Mighty Mac

Another painting as a result of a trip to Mackinaw. This is the famed bridge that everyone comes to see. Opened to traffic in 1957, its the third longest suspension bridge in the world. And I grew up a half hour from it!
My parents and sister run the bridge annually in the fall race and as I'm not as fit as they are I walk it.
The last time I painted a picture of the bridge was 6 years ago and I figured it was time for an update.

Always Home

I recently released a book focused on Northern Michigan. It's titled Always Home and is available through blurb.com. In it you'll find my watercolor renderings of my favorite spots in Northern Michigan. It'll also be for sale and preview at my next show which takes place in Mackinaw this Labor Day Weekend.

A Light In Mackinaw

Busy morning of painting! Went to Mackinaw again which  has finally filled up with tourists. I visited the Mackinaw Lighthouse and looked for a different angle to paint it from. It's been painted and photographed so many times and I wanted a new take on it. This is what I came up with since the Lilac Festival is usually quite a big draw to the area and I may be able to use this next year. It was muggy while I was out as it's about to storm.

Something Seems Fishy...

I recently spent an afternoon in Mackinaw City. Its slow this year as the tourists just don't seem to be coming to town. I used to visit the shops quite frequently when I was growing up and this is one of them that has been able to hang on. Its a ramshackle little place and I painted it better than it currently is. I painted it like I remember it when I was younger.
This holiday weekend there's several activities happening in Mackinaw. The fireworks display is amazing as Mackinaw City, Mackinaw Island and St. Ignace all set their fireworks off at the same time. A fellow artist friend, Mary Lou Peters, will be plein air painting outside of the Courtyards.  To see some of her work click on her name. I may be out painting too and hopefully talking to many tourists. Maybe I'll see you there!