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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Round Island Rocks

Round Island Lighthouse graces the Straits of Mackinaw and is a popular landmark for tourists. If you take the ferry from Mackinaw to Mackinac Island, you'll pass quite close to here and be able to take some awesome pictures of your own. 

I took reference photos for this picture from the shores of the Island. I like that it feels close when, in actuality I believe it's almost a mile or more away. 

This painting is 5"x7" and can be purchased by bidding in the Daily Paintworks auction. To go to that auction, click here. 

Alternatively, you can email me at: sarahtuleart@yahoo.com or call me at (248) 977-0732. 

Sailing Past Round Light

SOLD 

     When you come across the straits, headed for Mackinac Island, one of the landmarks you will see is Round Island Lighthouse. It was built in 1895 and served as a beacon for the straits from 1895-1947. In '47 it was abandoned and replaced by the Round Island Passage Light which sits across the channel. Round Island Light fell into disrepair. As an effort to preserve the historic landmark it was restored in 1995 and re-lit in 1996. 

The lighthouse, with Biddle's Point on Mackinac Island forms the finish line for the Chicago to Mackinac Sailboat Race, of which I have painted several pictures. 

This painting will be included with my work on Mackinac Island at Mackinac's Little Gallery. To purchase contact them by going to the link or stop by when you're on the Island for the fall color! 

St. Anne's Harbor

 When you take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Island one of the things you'll notice as your boat pulls into the harbor is St. Anne's Church. It sits gracefully on the shoreline, surrounded by large estates.   From behind however, looking out into the straits, you can see Round Island lighthouse, another popular tourist attraction.
This painting is 5"x7" and will be for sale at Mackinac's Little Gallery on Mackinac Island later in September. I was recently accepted to the gallery and am looking forward to painting more scenes of the Island.