Perfect Afternoon

    This barn is located in The Leelanau Peninsula and the area in which it sits was so pristine that when I drove past I did a double take. I parked a short ways up the road and walked back with my camera and sketchbook.   Feeling quite the creeper I quickly drew up a few compositions and snapped several pictures.
Back at home, the barn and fields looked quite different on my computer screen. I decided maybe that the field next to the barn could use some color. So I added the family coming back from an afternoon of sledding. I think it made a nice addition.
This painting is one of the last few to be added to my series "Lovely Leelanau" to be shown at The City Opera House in Traverse City during the month of March. I invite you to join me on Wednesday March 7th from 5-7 pm for the "Meet the Artist" reception. I'd love to see you there!
Also, if you are unable to attend but like one of the paintings, simply email me about purchasing it at sarahtuleart@yahoo.com and we can work out the details!

Commission, Commission!

Just wanted to remind everyone that I am open to doing commission work! I have painted pets, family portraits, vacation memories and several other requests. They're great as anniversary and wedding gifts as well as for birthdays and Christmas as they are one of a kind! To find out more click on the "Commissions" tab at the top of the screen or email me at:  sarahtuleart@yahoo.com

Temporary Village

My apologies for the lapse in my posting. It's been one CRAZY month with many MANY things going on. I intend to play "catch up" as best I can.
This painting is the view at the end of my road. Temporary Villages appear on the frozen lake on weekends, hence the title. I wandered down there one day, following the snowmobile tracks and drew up some sketches to work from. It was a fun little painting.
I'd like to remind everyone of my upcoming show "Lovely Leelanau" in Traverse City this March. It will be hung at the Traverse City Opera House and can be viewed the whole month during Opera House hours. However, if you'd like to meet me, the artist, I'll be around for the artist reception on Wednesday, March 7th from 5-8pm. Hope to see you there!