Pastel Sunrise #1

"Pastel Sunrise #1" 

5"x7" Original Watercolor On Paper

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I've been working on improving my skies lately. Which has led to a lot of fun experimenting. I really like the softness in this on and the strokes that stayed in the sky. Watercolor can be so much fun to work with! 

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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! 

The Sky Is Awake

"The Sky Is Awake" 

5"x7" Original Watercolor And Pen On Paper

                                

It's amazing when you get away from the city lights and the over glow of surrounding towns. Up in the U.P. over Memorial Day weekend Tanar and I were really honestly able to watch the stars.

 It takes your breath away. 

I tried a little experiment with this painting. I painted the colors of the sky first, blending the paints together the way I wanted and then while it was still wet I sprinkled on some salt. It's just table salt and you could do this at home but I really enjoy the effect. 

This is closer detail of it. You can see where the salt broke up the pigment. Cool huh? 

98 more to go in my 100 day project!

Skyline Sunset #3

"Skyline Sunset #3" 

5"x7" original watercolor and pen on paper

Available by clicking here. 

I've really been having a lot of fun painting these sunset silhouettes. The colors are a lot of fun to bring out because it can really almost be any color I want. Then I get to design a city full of skyscrapers and other interesting buildings. 

These paintings are little refreshers in-between more complicated works. I think I'll keep turning back to them in the future. 

Skyline Sunset #2

"Skyline Sunset #2"

5"x7" original watercolor and pen on paper

Available by clicking here. 

THIS is more what I was going for with the first skyline sunset. I like this one much better. 

End Of A Beach Day

"End Of A Beach Day"

5"x7" watercolor on paper

$35

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After all those winter paintings I've been doing it was time for something a little warmer. This family is wrapping up a fantastic day at the beach by watching a beautiful sunset. 

From now until Christmas my paintings are all reduced in price. If you're interested in purchasing I have them all listed on Daily Paintworks. You can find me on there by clicking on the little slideshow in the side bar to the right or by clicking here. 

Have a great weekend!

Creative Block

"Sailing Sunset"

8"x10"

Watercolor on Paper

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For some, it must be hard to imagine that an artist can hit a block. I mean, come on, we "draw pictures all day" right? But some days, you walk into the studio, look at the empty sheet of paper and walk back out again. Nothing comes to you. Painting doesn't sound like fun. And there is that laundry that needs to be done...

Now, I'm not saying I'm one of those who waits around for inspiration to strike. If I did that I'd hardly have any finished paintings and I'd certainly never get a series together to do a show. So I try to force it. Sometimes, when I have no urge to create, I paint a sunset. 

It's simple: get something down on paper. A sunset to me is one of the easiest, most relaxing things to paint. Have you stared for long hours at sunsets? The sky is filled with colors each time the sun goes down. So you can really use which ever color strikes you! 

Once I get my sunset down, the urge to create becomes a little stronger. (Usually). Then I can move on to things I have planned and meet my deadlines. It's really all a matter of getting those creative juices flowing. 

Soft Sunset

I witnessed this beautiful sunset while out camping. The soft colors were comforting as we stood by the lakes edge, taking it all in. Then we wandered back to our campfire and stuffed our faces full of s'mores. Ah, summertime. 

Snow is great and all, but come March, I'm usually ready to bid it adieu. It's time for buds on trees and crocuses peeking out of the ground. Its time for warm sunshine and trips to the beach. It's time for laying out in the hammock listening to the birds chirp and the cicadas hum. 

But, it appears I still have to wait a few months. Darn. 

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. 

A reminder that I'm teaching two watercolor classes here in Northern Michigan in early April. If you're interested in joining, contact me and I'll get you the info!  

Winter Sunset

This sunset was a few weeks ago before Christmas but I kept coming back to the photos of it in my folder and I really wanted to paint it. The colors weren't bright, bold pinks and oranges but instead were cool blue and purple tones. It felt as much like winter as I've ever felt but it was calming. 

To purchase this painting bid in the Daily Paintworks Auction by clicking here. You can also purchase it by contacting me by email here: sarahtuleart@yahoo.com. 

Also, don't forget to tell your friends, family and strangers on the street about the Manna Food Project auction. 100% of the proceeds go toward feeding hungry families in northern Michigan. To bid in that auction click here. 

Thanks for your help!

I'll Leave The Light On For You

 For a while I was on a kick for painting silhouettes. We're nearing the end of them now but they were fun to paint. This one is called "I'll leave the light on for you" and is available for purchase either by emailing me at sarahtuleart@yahoo.com or by bidding in the Daily Paintworks auction which you can get to by clicking here.

Sunset Silhouettes

SOLD 

              On Lake Michigan when the sun sets, the sky turns gorgeous shades of pinks, oranges and reds. People crowd the beaches to take in the last of the day's light and relax as twilight turns the sky and lake into a kaleidoscope of colors.
             To purchase this painting email me at sarahtuleart@yahoo.com or bid in my Daily Paintworks auction by clicking here.

Fisherman Sunset

Every once in a while I just start painting; no reference pictures, no preconceived idea, just a brush in my hand and a palette full of color. Sometimes these paintings are absolute crap, but other times they turn out like this...and I think thats kinda cool.
This painting is called "Fisherman Sunset" and is 4"x6." Its for sale for $50, unframed. To purchase, contact me at sarahtuleart@yahoo.com.
Also, I wanted to make a quick note that I received an invitation to have a one day solo show at The Art Cafe in Davison MI. I want to invite everyone to come, there will be refreshments and good conversation. It'll be the 4th of August, thats a Saturday, and I believe the reception will be from 6-8pm. I'll let you know more as I find out. It's also listed under the "Look For Me" tab at the top of the screen.