New Minis

This weekend I dropped off a handful of new miniature paintings at Northgoods in Petoskey. They would make a great addition to any stocking!
I have also finished my "100 Tiny Views Of Lake Michigan" series and am looking for a venue to exhibit with. The paintings are all 2.5"x3.5" framed in white to be 5"x7." If you have a suggestion I would love to hear it! Please leave a comment! 

These upcoming weeks are packed with travel and family! Looking forward to a change from the normal routine. 

In case I don't make it back beforehand, I wish everyone the very best holiday and a wonderful start to 2015! 

Adirondack Trio Minis

A little series of mini paintings. Adirondacks on the beach. 

I'm beginning to feel summer is long gone, with temps barely getting to 60 here anymore. These helped me to reflect on summer sun, warm sand and a day at the beach. 

Check Northgoods in Petoskey soon for more minis! 

Minis for Northgoods

Apologies for my absence here! August was a crazy month for me and with so much  going on I let a few things slip away. Now that several things have fallen in to place I will be posting more regularly again. 

The above paintings are minis (2.5"x 3.5")  and are destined for Northgoods in Petoskey. They are a continuation of my series "100 Tiny Views Of Lake Michigan" which has been very well received. Thank you to those who have purchased them! They go fast! 

Also, I am teaching a set of beginners classes here in the Sault beginning on the 15th. There are a few spaces open if anyone else would like to join. Contact me at (248) 977-0732 and we'll get you all signed up! 

To find out the rest of the information on this set of classes and others I'll be teaching please click on the "Workshops and Classes" tab at the top of the page. 

Frozen Bay Minis

"Frozen Bay #2"

2.5"x3.5" Original Watercolor and Pen 

"Frozen Bay #1"

2.5"x3.5" Original Watercolor and Pen 

Here are a few more additions to my series "100 Tiny Views Of Lake Michigan." 

In stark contrast to our vibrant summer, these paintings only used 2 or 3 colors. 

I can't say that I miss winter yet. I'm enjoying the sun. Yet, the series wouldn't be complete without the heaps of snow that line the shore 4 months out of the year. 

Lake Michigan Sunset Minis

"Lake Michigan Sunset #1"

2.5"x 3.5" Original Watercolor And Pen 

"Lake Michigan Sunset #2"

2.5"x 3.5" Original Watercolor And Pen 

I struck me the other day as I was looking through the mini paintings I've completed for my series "100 Tiny Views Of Lake Michigan," I didn't have any sunset paintings. People love the sunsets over Lake Michigan! They drive for MILES to watch the sun set over the water. 

So....I decided to rectify that and paint a couple. My tiny paintings are not nearly as stunning as some of the actual sunsets I have witnessed but I hope they come close. I enjoy all of the colors that creep into the sky at the end of the day. Especially over the water. 

Today is my husband's birthday! We're having a cook out! 

Happy Birthday Hun! Love you! 

Little Sable Lighthouse Mini

"Little Sable Lighthouse"

3.5"x 2.5" Original Watercolor And Pen 

Following along with yesterday's post I will continue the lighthouse tour with Little Sable Lighhouse. 

Little Sable Light is located just south of Silver Lake State Park. This lighthouse reminds me of a fairy-tale Rapunzel type tower. It looks awkward to me standing there alone on the beach. 

This painting is included in my series "100 Tiny Views Of Lake Michigan"

Big Sable Lighthouse Minis

"Big Sable Light" 

3.5"x 2.5" Original Watercolor And Pen 

"Big Sable Storm" 

2.5"x 3.5" Original Watercolor And Pen 

I felt like adding a few more to my ongoing series "100 Tiny Views Of Lake Michigan." This time I headed down the coastline a bit to the Ludington area. Big Sable Lighthouse is located inside of Ludington State Park along the Lake Michigan shore. You can read more about it by clicking here. 

I've also started to do a bit more research about venues for this series of paintings. Suggestions are welcome! I'm looking fore several places along Lake Michigan. 

10 days down in my 100 Day Project! 90 more to go!

From The Shade

"From The Shade"

2.5"x 3.5" Original Watercolor On Paper

                                         

I like picnics. Packing up some sandwiches and heading off to a little spot with a great view. I'm looking forward to the weather getting just a bit warmer so that Tan and I can go and do that. It's just not quite comfortable enough outside most days. It is coming though! 

Rocky Bay

"Rocky Bay Mini"

2.5"x 3.5" Original Watercolor On Paper

                                          

This is another painting for "100 Tiny Views Of Lake Michigan." 

HOWEVER, this is the first one I've painted that is actually a view from the U.P. Ah ha! Mixing it up! 

This little bay is along US-2. We found it quite by mistake one time while we were out for an adventure. 

I get cabin fever. Year round, not just in the winter. Every once in a while I get the urge to get out and DO something. It usually involves a day trip to someplace I haven't been in a while. In this case we went to the Upper Peninsula.  

I love making little discoveries like this. We ended up eating our lunch on those rocks, listening to the water.

 I'm showing some of my tiny paintings at the Dennos Museum Center's Small Works Show in Traverse City.  The show opens May 15th with a reception from 5-8pm and runs through the weekend. Come find original works from local artists at great prices! 

Have A Great Weekend! 

Sleeping Bear Dunes Mini Paintings

"Dune Slope"

2.5"x 3.5" Original Watercolor On Paper

                                         

"View Of Sleeping Bear"

2.5"x 3.5" Original Watercolor On Paper

                                          

Yes, more of my series "100 Tiny Views Of  Lake Michigan." Bear with me. I'm having a lot of fun with this series! 

These two are also from Sleeping Bear Dunes. The first one is the view from the top and the second is looking back at the dunes from across the bay. 

I liked painting the shadows on the sand. Simple pleasures. 

Dune's End Mini

"Dunes End"

2.5"x 3.5" Original Watercolor On Paper

                                       

If you've never been to Sleeping Bear Dunes, you need to add it to your "To Do" list. 

Last summer I was granted a weekend show at Glen Arbor Arts Association. While we were over there, my husband and I explored. We ventured all over the dunes, enjoyed the view, felt the sand between our toes. 

This addition to "100 Tiny Views Of Lake Michigan" was relaxing to paint. It was full of good memories. 

So was this past weekend. I was able to visit my grandparents on the farm where I spent childhood summers. I was able to laugh with my sister. I'm so proud of her. I know she's headed toward great things. 

Dune Grass Minis

"Dune Grass #1"

2.5"x 3.5" Original Watercolor On Paper

                                             

"Dune Grass #2"

2.5"x 3.5" Original Watercolor On Paper

                                           

I hope you all had a great weekend! 

I am still currently enjoying my mini vacation and visiting family that I rarely see. 

For now I leave you with these two new additions to "100 Tiny Views Of Lake Michigan." 

Charlevoix Light Mini

"Charlevoix Light Mini"

2.5"x 3.5" Original Watercolor On Paper 

                                                    

Charlevoix Lighthouse sits at the mouth of the Pine River on the edge of Lake Michigan. Right now it doesn't look like this. Ice is still melting around it. I miss summer so much. 

This weekend though, I am headed for slightly warmer temps. My little sister is graduating from college! So my family is all headed down to spend the weekend together. I am very much looking forward to not having to wear so many layers.  And food. Always food.

Have A Great Weekend! 

Lets Make Waves

"All Worked Up"

2.5"x 3.5" Original Watercolor On Paper

"Rolling Waves" 

2.5"x 3.5" Original Watercolor On Paper 

                                                           

These two little paintings were SO much fun to do! 

Last summer I was down at Petoskey State Park as a storm was rolling in from Lake Michigan. The water really got churning quite quickly. What intrigued me was the changes in color. Do you see how much color is in those waves? In the sky? The greens? The blues? The purples? 

These paintings are additions to my series "100 Tiny Views Of Lake Michigan." 

Grand Haven Light Minis

"Grand Haven Light Mini"

2.5"x 3.5" Original Watercolor On Paper

"Grand Haven Storm Mini"

2.5"x 3.5" Original Watercolor On Paper

Continuing on with my series "100 Tiny Views Of Lake Michigan," I have added Grand Haven Light in two different moods. 

It was fun finding the colors to portray a bright sunny day and then switch it up to an incoming storm.