Couples Paradise

"Couples Paradise"

2.5"x3.5" Original Miniature Watercolor

Available At Northgoods In Petoskey

A happy couple enjoying a picnic on the beach. This is one of my favorite dates!

Chair With A View Miniature

"Chair With A View"

2.5"x3.5" Original Miniature Watercolor

Available At Northgoods In Petoskey!

The name of this is "Chair With A View" because who wouldn't love to sit here for hours and just take it all in? 

I'm thinking of doing a larger version of this painting, one I can really imagine myself being in.

My sister is in town visiting this weekend so I've pre-posted some of my recent work for galleries. That way I can spend more time with her instead of in front of the computer. I will get back to painting my Starry Animals and more next week! 

Destination Petoskey

Today I'm dropping off a bunch of new miniature watercolors at Northgoods in Petoskey! 

These are some of my favorite places to visit when I'm in town. It's always a toss up whether to go for a drink at Roast and Toast or North Perk. Then I like to go for a walk; either down by the bay or along the Bear River, which is where the beautiful bridge is located. 

One last place I always seem to find myself is Symon's General Store. I've talked about it before but if you ever make it to Petoskey it's a must see! They have a huge selection of cheeses and wines and lots of delicious Michigan made products!

Have A Great Weekend! 

Trillium Minis

I think I'm trying to wish spring here. Hopefully it doesn't come and go too quickly! 

One of the things I always look for in the spring is the trilliums. These beautiful white flowers grow in the woods where I like to go for walks. They cover the forest floor, up the sides of hills and down and make everything look mystical. 

These two little minis are headed for Northgoods in Petoskey this weekend! 

"Painting Petoskey" Now on Amazon!!!

                                                   

I am uber excited to announce that my book "Painting Petoskey" is now available through Amazon! 

Over the past few years I have been capturing Petoskey and the surrounding area in my paintings. The collection grew to 40 pieces and at the prompting of several wonderful people I put them all together in a book! Now, you can reflect on your summer memories all winter long! 

This would make a great gift for your up north summer home on the lake! 

To purchase please, click here. 

Petoskey Minis

A few more miniatures to take to Northgoods in Petoskey. 

These tiny paintings are of some of my favorite places on Lake Street in Petoskey. Symons General Store is an awesome place to visit if you've never been, stocking all kinds of scrumptious foods and lots of Michigan made fare! Last fall I bought a chocolate covered potato chip candy bar here, It was amazing. So is there cheese counter come to think of it. Just go here. You'll love it. 

 North Perk is a relatively new coffee shop in the Petoskey area with a laid back vibe. Great place to meet with friends or spend the afternoon studying! It's also located right next to the park so the views are peaceful too! 

I'm teaching a class this evening at Park City Gallery in Republic, Michigan. The classes are on-going every other Monday from 6-8 pm. If you're interested in joining us please let me or the gallery know! All materials are supplied. We'd love to have you! 

My contact info: sarahtuleart@yahoo,com 

           (248) 977-0732

Gallery contact Info: (906) 376-2360

Horton Bay General Store

First of all, for those of you that came to listen to my lecture last night at Charlevoix Circle Of Arts thanks so much for being there! I hope you had a good time and I enjoyed meeting and talking with you! 

Secondly, in case you missed the lecture, part of what I talked about was my process. I know I've done posts on this in the past but I figured it was time for a new one. Many people tell me that it's interesting to see an artist's process and while it's everyday work to me, I do enjoy watching artists in other mediums work their magic. So if you'd like to see the process from start to finish on my latest painting "Horton Bay General Store" you can scroll through the images below. 

 Horton Bay General Store is a neat stop if  you're ever in the Petoskey/Charlevoix area. Located off of Horton Bay Rd, it shares a history with Ernest Hemingway, who spent much of his youth on nearby Walloon Lake and eventually got married in the tiny Horton Bay church. Mr. Hemingway references this store in his "Nick Adams" stories and it is part of the "Hemingway Heritage Trail" in the area. 

This finished painting will be for sale soon at Northgoods in Petoskey.

The first step is penciling the whole thing in. I remove/add things from the reference photos and shuffle some things around. 

When I have everything situated where I want it, I go over the pencil with my handy-dandy nano-liner pen. This pen is waterproof and won't blur when I add the watercolor. 

Then I start coloring everything in like a coloring book. Some of the shading I add while the first layer is still wet so that it will bleed in to each other and have a softer effect. I skip around in my paintings (you can see I painted the sky and then moved to the bottom) and that's so I can keep working while I wait for areas to dry. 

I slowly fill in and shade all of the areas. Sometimes, it takes several layers of paint to get the vibrant colors I like. 

And voila! The finished painting! So nice to see the vibrant greens of summer (and lilacs!) while I'm waiting for the snow to melt. 

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. 

Summer Clocktower

"Summer Clock-tower"

7"x5" Original Watercolor and Pen 

Available at Northgoods in Petoskey 

Down on the bay front in Petoskey there is a tall red clock-tower. I have now painted this in every season. Thinking about doing them up as a card pack...

Look for me this Friday as part of downtown Petoskey's "Petoskey Rocks!" event. I will be set up and demonstrating painting from 6-9pm somewhere in town. Other artists will be out too! Stop by and see what they're up to! 

Also! On Saturday I'll be in Kalkaska taking place in an Art Fair! Come check it out! 

Keepin' Busy!

Just wanted to drop in a say that yes I am still alive and yes, I am still making art. Summer has been keeping me busy!

Thanks so much to the SOBO Arts Council! I won the "Best Booth Display" award at the show in June. I was tickled! 

•  I recently joined a new gallery in Republic, due to open at the end of this month. Check them out if you're up in the Marquette area! Old Park City Gallery and Cafe! 
• I am signed up for two more arts festivals in August
• Kalkaska August 2nd 
• Art On The Lake in Curtis August 30th
• Look for me in Petoskey on August 1st during Petoskey Rocks Art Night. Local artists will be out around town demonstrating. 

I am also in the process of adding to my lake tile collection and painting new pieces for all three galleries. 

• Mackinac's Little Gallery on Mackinac Island 
• Northgoods in Petoskey 
• Old Park City Gallery and Cafe in Republic 

Also in the works: Children's Books. 

Whew!

Will post again soon! Thanks for checking! 

Mim's Mediterranean Grill

"Mims Mediterranean Grill" 

5"x7" Original Watercolor And Pen 

Mim's is one of my favorite places to eat in Petoskey. Located just north of town, it's hard to miss with its bright exterior. The staff who work here are just as vibrant and the food.....mmmmmm......delicious!

View From Bills Farm Market

"View From Bill's Farm Market"

5"x7" Original Watercolor And Pen 

To purchase, please visit my Daily Paintworks Gallery 

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Whoo! Just making it in under the wire today! 

This is the view of the Petoskey country side out on Mitchell Street near Bills Farm Market. It's gorgeous scenery 360 degrees around. The hills go on forever it seems. And all of the shades of green! 

Petoskey Open House

Friday night was Petoskey's Open House. Their kick off for the summer season. I positioned myself outside of Northgoods and did a little painting. I met lots of very nice people. Thanks for stopping by! 

  Jerry was exceptionally popular with his face painting. Some folks waited quite a long time. But it was worth it.

"Relaxed By The Bay"

5"x7" Original Watercolor and Pen 

This Painting Is Available At Northgoods In Petoskey 

I don't always need a reference to go by. Some of my paintings are straight from my memory. Or something close to it anyway. It was fun painting this. I had forgotten over the winter how it's slightly different painting on my easel than it is at my table. Gravity has more of an affect and I had to keep catching my paint before it bled into a different section. The final result is available at Northgoods in Petoskey. Click on the link under the picture to go to their website. 

North On 119

"North On 119" 

7"x5" Original Watercolor And Pen 

M-119 is a huge draw to the area in the spring when the trilliums are blooming and in the autumn when the leaves all turn. I however enjoy it just as much in the summer months. There's less people driving along it and it allows you to take it all in. 

M-119 or "The Tunnel Of Trees" runs from Harbor Springs Michigan up to Levering Michigan. It's a beautiful twisty turny drive along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Make sure you have time to truly enjoy it and maybe stop in Goodhart for a snack at their general store. (They have pie!)

Through The Trees

"Through The Trees" 

5"x7" Original Watercolor And Pen On Paper

                                                         

The tunnel of trees is now green and lush. So very different from only a month ago when we were beginning to wonder if it was ever going to get warm. 

Geranium View

"Geranium View"

5"x7" Original Watercolor And Pen On Paper

                                           

I enjoy taking strolls around town now that the weather is enjoyable. On Monday it rained quite a bit and it broke the humidity. So on Tuesday I went for a leisurely stroll through Bay View and down to the lake shore. 

There is a little dead end road there and the name of it escapes me. But down at the end there is a low stone wall with pots of geraniums set out. Several chairs are aimed to look out over the bay and it's really all quite cheerful.

Also, I apologize if you signed up for my monthly newsletter and have not received the one for June. I had some troubles with my program and it skipped several people on the list. However, I do not know which ones got it and which didn't.  If you would like to receive it please let me know and I will send you a copy! 

Trillium Trio

"Trillium Trio"

5"x7" Original watercolor and pen on paper

                                                       

 The trilliums are out in full force along M-119. They fill the forest floor. It's so pretty! 

Sturgeon River Pottery

"Sturgeon River Pottery" 

8"x10" original watercolor and pen on paper

Available at Northgoods in Petoskey 

Sturgeon River Pottery is a favorite destination place here in Petoskey. You'll know it when you see it. If you're driving from Petoskey to Charlevoix on US-31 it'll be on your left just a short drive from town.

They've been around for over 30 years now and was originally founded in Wolverine. Steve and Karen Andrews offer high quality pottery made by themselves and a select few other artists. Upstairs is a working studio where you're invited to take a peek. They have open demonstration days where you'll be sure to catch an artist at work. 

Sturgeon River also offers other unique items and a wide range of wild bird supplies and outdoor furniture. 

This place was a LOT of fun to paint because there is so much going on! The large metal sunflowers along the front offer wonderful little pops of color. The porch is filled with dozens of different things. I simplified it all for the sake of the painting but I hope the eclectic-ness of the place still shows through! 

It's a place to check out next time you come up north!

Little Miracles

"Looking Over Little Traverse"

8"x10" original watercolor and pen on paper

SOLD 

Every once in a while I have the awesome luck of selling a piece right off the easel. 

Whenever it happens I'm always speechless. 

Sometimes I'm only half way through the work when someone offers to buy it and I can't help but think: "But you don't know how it's going to turn out!" 

In truth I suppose they have faith in me. At least, I hope that's the case. 

Thank you to all of those people who enjoy my work. Your kind words and gestures mean more than you know!