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Goldenrod Symphony I
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Point Betsie Lifesaving Station, Frankfort Michigan
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Wish You Were Here, Valhalla Park, Holt, MI
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October Winds, Michigan Autumn Painting
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October Morning, Valhalla Park, Holt Michigan
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A Slice of Sunshine
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Idyll Farm, Northport Michigan
Original acrylic painting on stretched canvas with UV coating, 12" x 16." This pretty farm outside Northport, at the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula in northern Michigan, is the home of Idyll Farms, a goat farm and award-winning producer of goat cheeses. Find out more at https://idyllfarms.com/farmstead/
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Aloha Evening, Glen Haven, Sleeping Bear Dunes Michigan
Original acrylic painting on stretched canvas with UV coating, 16" x 12." The Aloha, a restored fishing boat, sits at the shore of Lake Michigan in Glen Haven, part of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in northern Michigan. It's also a spectacular place to catch a sunset against the distant dunes.
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Betsie Lake Viewpoint, Elberta Michigan
Original acrylic painting on stretched canvas with uV coating, 12" x 16." Shaded by Birch trees, I enjoyed painting this spectacular view of the Betsie Bay, which leads into Lake Michigan through the towns of Frankfort and Elberta Michigan.
Comes with simple pine wood attached framing, which can be kept or easily removed for a different frame. It also has a hanging wire attached.
Crystal River Secrets, Glen Arbor Michigan
Original acrylic painting on stretched canvas with UV coating, 12" x 16." The woods along the Crystal River in Glen arbor, Michigan, smelled like warm pine needles as I painted this sparkling scene. The rustic bridge and farmhouse are part of the recently restored Old Mill property, now a stunning inn and eatery--be sure to stop in and check it out.
August Skies Over Leelanau, Michigan
Original acrylic painting on stretched canvas with UV coating, 12" x 16." I hurried to capture the coming storm, then ran inside to finish this colorful view of August fields and barns at this intersection just north of Cedar, Michigan. It feels like it could be a hundred years ago...
October Reflections on the Grand River, Grand Ledge MI
Original acrylic painting on stertched canvas with UV coating, 12" x 16." The leaves had just begun to turn on this magical early October day spent painting with friends at Island Park in Grand Ledge, Michigan. It's fun to capture the reflections in the water and all the variations of color this time of year.
November at Lake Narada
Original acrylic painting with UV coating, 18" x 14." This quiet little lake in the heart of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore can be seen along M22 just north of Glen Arbor. It's a favorite of mine to paint, filled with lilies and grasses and changes dramatically with the seasons.
Golden Morning
Original acrylic painting on canvas panel, 12" x 16." I spent a magical morning painting along the Red Cedar river in Williamston, Michigan among the golden leaves.
The Last to Go
Original acrylic painting with UV coating, 12" x 16." I spent a peaceful Mid-November day in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Painting these bright Larch tree against the bright blue sky.
All You Need
Original acrylic painting on stretched canvas with UV coating, 11" x 14." I enjoyed painting this beautiful sourdough loaf, homemade with love by a friend. This warm painting has lots of layers and texture and the sides are painted black.
Sourdough's My Jam
Original acrylic painting on stretched canvas with UV coating, 11" x 14." I enjoyed painting this beautiful sourdough loaf, homemade with love by a friend. It would make a perfect housewarming gift or a nice accent for a kitchen.
Wave Goodbye
Original acrylic painting on Stretched Canvas, 12" x 16." I spent a lovely warm late October afternoon painting with a friend along the Red Cedar River in Williamston, Michigan. Painting this rainbow of colors was like trying to capture a party in progress.
Mom's Shells
Original acrylic painting on stretched canvas with UV coating, 14" x 11." I enjoyed painting this little collection of seashells, books, and forsythia flowers in the sunshine.