Cheboygan Crib Lighthouse

"Cheboygan Crib Light"

7"x5" Original Watercolor On Paper

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This cute little crib lighthouse sits at the mouth of the river in my hometown. In the summer, boaters come in from Lake Huron to travel the inland waterway and the beach is packed with swimmers. 

I was feeling a bit homesick so I painted this to help. It surprises me sometimes, how very much paintings are a result of emotion. 

Have A Great Weekend Everyone! 

East Channel Lighthouse

"East Channel Lighthouse"

5"x7" Original Watercolor And Pen On Paper

Available soon at the Fuzzy Boyak Welcome Center in Munising, MI

I've been painting a lot of lighthouses lately haven't I? Must be on a kick. 

This one is the East Channel Light on Grand Island, just off the coast from Munising in Lake Superior. It is no longer a functioning lighthouse, as the light was reportedly hard to see from out on the Lake. Other lighthouses were erected nearby and this one fell into a state of disrepair. 

It's still quite pretty to me though, and sits quietly in it's spot along the shoreline. You can see it if you take the Pictured Rocks Cruises that depart from Munising or the Glass Bottom Boat Tour. 

Eagle Harbor Lighthouse

"Eagle Harbor Light" 

8"x10" Original Watercolor And Pen On Paper 

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This is the lighthouse at Eagle Harbor up in the Keweenaw Peninsula of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. It is my favorite of the Michigan lighthouses (and there are quite a few!) It's been around for nearly 150 years safely guiding ships into Eagle Harbor from the temperamental waters of Lake Superior.

 I really enjoy the rocks up in the Keweenaw.  I know it sounds like a funny thing to say but most people think of rocks as gray. A visit to nearly anywhere in the Keweenaw Peninsula will quickly prove this theory wrong. The rocks along the Lake Superior shoreline come in a multitude of colors and textures. Near Copper Harbor and Eagle Harbor the rocks are lovely shades of browns and reds. As an artist it's fun to find all the colors that really make up the rock. That was my favorite part of this painting. 

Cheboygan Crib Lighthouse

"Cheboygan Crib Light" 

5"x7" Original Watercolor And Pen On Paper 

SOLD 

Above is another of the recent commission projects I received. This is Cheboygan Crib Light, located on the shores of Lake Huron at the mouth of the Cheboygan River. 

It is the beginning of Michigan's longest chain of lakes and rivers called the Inland Waterway. If you're a big boater it might be something of interest to you! I believe most people complete the trip in a weekend but you could definitely make it a longer trip and enjoy all the little towns along the way as well as some excellent fishing! 

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. 

Trees Like Fire

Ok! Time for another "Work In Progress!" This one is of Round Island Lighthouse in the autumn. Enjoy! 

I begin with a pencil sketch that I go over with my handy dandy Faber-Castell pen. This pen is waterproof and won't bleed. Now I basically have a coloring book page more or less. Not so daunting now is it?

First, I chose to paint in the sand, bringing the color down into the waterline so you can discern where the shallow areas are.  

While I was waiting for the sand to dry I picked an area that didn't touch it: the trees. Wouldn't want those colors to bleed together! But, speaking of bleeding colors, I began with a golden yellow and quickly added orange and reds to the trees so that they blended together instead of being blotchy. Once the sand was dry I painted the water and the rocks, adding a bit of gray to the water. Remember! It's still a bit shallow there! 

Then I finished the pine trees on shore, the roof and the windows. 

Finally, I painted the flag, the lighthouse and the shadows. I also added a bit of red to the water for the lighthouse reflection. Voila! 

I hope this was informational to you if nothing else. But every once in a while I like to show my process. If you have any questions you can contact me at sarahtuleart@yahoo.com 

This painting will be for sale at Mackinac's Little Gallery on Mackinac Island. Be sure to stop in there when you visit the Island this summer! It's a fantastic little gallery! To purchase this painting you can contact them at (906) 847-6400. 

Also, check out my "Classes and Workshops" tab at the top of the page. I've added some new workshops! 

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Watching Round Island

"Watching Round Island"

7"x5"

From the shores of Mackinac Island you are invited to sit in these adriondack chairs and watch the Straits of Mackinac. Smell the geraniums, warm yourself in the sunshine and enjoy the views of Round Island Lighthouse. 

This painting is on its way to Mackinac's Little Gallery on Mackinac Island. They're located on Market Street and are a fantastic little gallery! Stop by and visit them on your trip to the Island! 

To purchase this painting contact Mackinac's Little Gallery at (906) 847-6400.

Also, tomorrow starts another Manna Food Project Art Auction! Be sure to check back and see the painting for the month of May tomorrow! 

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Weather The Storm

Charlevoix South Pier Light sits staring out across Lake Michigan. A storm is brewing on the horizon. There is a sudden stillness before the wind kicks up and the waves threaten to break across the pier. Seagulls hang in the midst, searching for a refuge. A storm is coming. 

To purchase this painting click here. Alternatively you can email me at: sarahtuleart@yahoo.com or call me at  (248) 977-0732. Prints and cards are also available! 

Copper Harbor Light

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Last year my husband and I traveled to the very end of Michigan. We drove all the way up the Keweenaw Peninsula to a gorgeous town called Copper Harbor. We spent a blissful four days there exploring the sights and searching for agates along the shoreline of Lake Superior. 

This is a painting of the Copper Harbor Lighthouse, seen across the bay from the visitor parking. 

To purchase, contact me by email at: sarahtuleart@yahoo.com or bid in the Daily Paintworks auction by clicking here. 

A Far Away Place

This is a current commission piece I am working on. Its a conglomerate of the views and things to see off the coast of Washington. I hope to have it finished this next week when I finally get some time to breathe.