Clinton County Arts Gallery

I recently joined Clinton County Arts Gallery in St. John's Michigan! 

Last week I dropped off several larger framed pieces and these fun little vegetable minis! 

Clinton County Arts Gallery is getting all kinds of fun new inventory in for the holiday season! Check it out if you're in the area! 

I'm also teaching a Beginner's Watercolor Class at Clinton County Arts on Thursday November 12th from 6-8pm. Cost is $35, all materials supplied! To sign up, please call the gallery at (989) 224-2429.

Christmas Commissions

Having a hard time coming up with gift ideas this year for Christmas? A watercolor painting of a special memory makes a great gift! 

I can paint anything from pets to family portraits to vacation memories and homes. If you're interested you can email me at sarahtuleart@yahoo.com with your ideas! 

I look forward to painting something for you! 

**I'm accepting commissions through the month of October so as to have enough time before Christmas** 

Beyond The Poppies

"Beyond The Poppies"

7"x5" Original Watercolor On Paper 

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Our friends have made it safely past the field of poppies and are on their merry way to OZ! 

I painted this for the Wizard Of Oz festival, held every summer in Ionia, MI. I'm going to make prints as well. 

I'm planning to add a "Shop" page to my blog in the near future where you can directly purchase prints, cards etc. So stay tuned for that! 

Sailing Towards The Hills

"Sailing Towards The Hills" 

5"x5" Original Watercolor On Paper

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This is the last of these little guys for now. Moving on to other scenes. But I really like the hills in this one. I'm also happiest with these clouds. The balance just seems right.  

Also, might I suggest that these all look pretty darn good together? If you'd like to purchase all three message me at sarahtuleart@yahoo.com. I will cut you a deal! 

Sailing Between

"Sailing Between"

5"x5" Original Watercolor On Paper

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Another of my cloud studies. I really enjoy painting the sky over the lake. It reminds me of Northern Michigan where I grew up. 

Close To Shore

"Close To Shore" 

5"x5" Original Watercolor On Paper

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I've been practicing cloud shapes lately. I have always struggled with painting negative space because you have to think almost backwards. You need to plan the shape from the outside in and it has caused me to scrap many a painting. This one, however, I was pleased with! 

Do You See What I See?

"Do You See What I See?"

7"x5" Original Watercolor On Paper

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I had a special request for a Christmas card design after my post last week. I was so excited to make an addition to my Starry Animals series and tie in one of my favorite Christmas Songs. The title of this painting should give you a clue ;) 

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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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Watching The Bay

"Watching The Bay" 

5"x7" Original Watercolor On Paper

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The beaches of Northern Michigan provide me with endless inspiration. The colors and the scape of the land are so intriguing to me that I find a scene to paint where ever I am! Wouldn't you love to sit in one of these chairs for a while and just breathe in summer? 

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! 

Sailing Into The Light

"Sailing Into The Light"

5"x7" Original Watercolor On Paper

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A friendly little sailboat, making it's way back home at sunset. 

This painting gave me a feeling of peace while working on it. The blending of the colors in the sky and the dancing light on the lake's surface just soothed me. So glad to live in Michigan, surrounded by all of this water! 

Also, if you're looking for a fun night out with some friends, how about learning watercolor? I'm teaching a class in St. John's Michigan on the 22nd! 

Come join us! 

Christmas Cards 2015

I know it's REALLY early to be posting this but I just finished my 2015 Christmas Card designs. They are available now for ordering if you're ready to embrace the season. For everyone else, there is a button that will be in the side bar >>>>>>

 to purchase at a future date. 

I really like how these turned out. I think out of all the Christmas cards I've created these are probably my favorites! (not to sound vain or anything...) 

Parallel The Coast

"Parallel The Coast" 

5"x7" Original Watercolor On Paper

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In Northern Michigan, in the summer, there is a familiar site out on the lakes; white sails that meander up and down the shoreline, visiting the small harbor towns. 

I love watching them from the beach, my toes buried in the sand and the breeze blowing around me. I could sit there for hours with my sketchbook. 

Purple Clouds

"Purple Clouds"

5"x7" Original Watercolor On Paper

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Hope you all had a marvelous long weekend! I know I did! 

Back to work in the studio now, however, and here is the first painting. What better way to spend these dog days of summer than by sailing at sunset? 

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Autumn Lakeshore Miniature

"Autumn Lakeshore"

3.5"x2.5" Original Miniature Watercolor

Available At Northgoods In Petoskey

I had a great time spending the weekend with my sister! We always laugh a lot and find fun things to do. I miss her when she's not around. 

This week I plan to get back to my Starry Animals series and work on some larger pieces. In the mean time, enjoy this little snippet of life on the lake in autumn. 

If you haven't entered my art giveaway, be sure to check it out! 

See previous post for details!

Art Giveaway!

Hey Friends! Would you like a chance to win my latest watercolor painting? To enter, simply: 

1) visit my Instagram account at @sarahtuleartworks

2) Like this image on my Instagram account 

3) Follow my Instagram account

4) Tag a friend on Instagram 

Winner will be announced on Friday! 

Good Luck! 

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!

Starry Otter

"Starry Otter" 

7"x5" Original Watercolor On Paper

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I've added an otter to my Starry Animals series! This little guy was hard to get the proportions correct on. I think he turned out pretty cute though. 

Otters were always one of my favorite animals to visit at the zoo (still are). They're just so much fun to watch! They just glide through the water and always want to play. Who couldn't love them? 

Prints and cards are available with this and other Starry Animals images! 

Starry Raccoon

"Starry Raccoon"

7"x5" Original Watercolor

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The latest addition to my Starry Animals series. This little raccoon has managed to grab himself a star! What he'll do with it now I haven't a clue. But he sure seems happy to have it! 

Prints and cards are available of any of the Starry Animals series. Just message me at sarahtuleart@yahoo.com to place an order! 

You can watch a short video of me creating this work on my Instagram account at

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Storm Coming

"Storm Coming"

7"x5" Original Watercolor On Paper 

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My husband and I recently headed up north for a few days to spend time with family. My husband's grandparents own a fabulous place on Lake Michigan. We were sitting out on the deck when this storm began it's way across the lake. I took several pictures to practice painting clouds and lake colors. 

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