Shadows On Mosquito Beach

"Shadows On Mosquito Beach"

7"x5" Original Watercolor On Paper

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Several years ago now, my father and I backpacked a section of the Pictured Rocks Lakeshore Trail in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. One particular morning we had our breakfast on Mosquito Beach (not nearly as terrible as it sounds!) and enjoyed the view of Lake Superior. 

I was digging through my photo references and found this scene from that particular morning. It's been 8 or 9 years now, almost to the day, that we made that trip and I was first inspired to paint this.

Have A Marvelous Labor Day Weekend Everyone!

We Made It!

"We Made It!"

5"x7" Original Watercolor And Pen On Paper 

Available at the Fuzzy Boyak Welcome Center in Munising, MI

This was a fun painting to do! I've been working on drawing people (something I was never very good at) and I dare say I've made a bit of progress. These happy hikers have reached the end of the trail and are overjoyed with their success! They did it! They walked the whole thing! 

Happy Hikers

"Happy Hikers" 

7"x5" Original Watercolor And Pen On Paper

Available soon at Fuzzy Boyak Welcome Center In Munising! 

I really enjoy hiking and going for walks in the woods. It's peaceful and calming to me. It also fills me with inspiration and if I've brought my sketchbook or camera along I come home with a wealth of material for paintings. 

A few years ago my father and I hiked a part of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Trail. We made it from the beginning at Munising Falls to Chapel Beach. The whole trail is 40 some miles long and I believe we covered about a third of it in 2 days. Some day I want to go back and finish it but in the mean time I enjoy visiting the highlights of the trail by doing day hikes. 

In the painting above, these campers are in for the long haul and are dutifully headed to their next camp for the night. 

Happy Memorial Day! 

Chapel Rock

"Chapel Rock" 

5.5"x8" Original Watercolor And Pen On Paper 

$12.00 

                                      

I did this little painting last night as a card image I plan to sell this summer at the Munising Bay Arts Association. I was invited to join them this summer so now you can find my work there too! 

Chapel Rock is located along the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. It is one of my favorite spots to hike out to. And if you're tired by the time you get here you can dip your feet in Lake Superior. 

This painting was done in my journal so it's not on heavy duty paper like most of my paintings are. But if you'd like it, just click on the "Buy Now" button and I'll ship it right out to you! 

Happy Cinco de Mayo! 

Overlooking Superior

"Overlooking Superior"

5"x7" Original Watercolor and Pen on Paper

                                            

I'm looking forward to my Pictured Rocks hike later this summer. I started flipping through some photo albums from my past hikes and decided to do a painting. For this one I combined pieces from several different photos. That's actually my father's and my packs leaning against the tree. I liked the dappled light on them. 

Have A Great Weekend! 

Pictured Rocks Art Hike Update

"Potato Patch"

5'x7" original watercolor on paper

$65

Available by emailing me at: sarahtuleart@yahoo.com 

I'd like to thank those of you who are helping to make my art hike to Pictured Rocks this summer a reality. I'm truly thankful for those who have offered support in this endeavor. 

Remember, if you donate $50 or more then you will receive a free copy of my book when it is complete later this summer! Please remember to add your name and address in the comments section of the donation to be added to the list of book recipients. 

I really am looking forward to this trip and being able to paint and sketch all of the beautiful sites along the 42 mile trail. When I am done I hope to hold several educational lectures about my time on the trail and my discoveries. I'd also like to reach out to the community in other ways so if you have any suggestions they would be welcome!

THANK YOU!!!

Pictured Rocks Art Hike 2014

"Potato Patch Hill"

5"x7" original watercolor and pen on paper

$65.00 

Available by contacting me at sarahtuleart@yahoo.com 

I'm very excited to announce that this summer I'm trying something new! 

I'm going to backpack the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Along the way I'm going to paint and sketch, compiling enough to make what I think will make a beautiful coffee table book. Portions of the proceeds from this book will go to assist upkeep of the trail and make it available for future generations. 

At the end of my hike I hope to be able to hold an educational lecture and workshop about my time on the trail. I have all of the camping equipment required but am raising donations for travel expenses. A button is available in the sidebar if you'd like to make a contribution. For those donating $50 or more I am giving a free copy of the book when it is finished. Please leave your name and address in the comments section of the process and I will add you to the list for a book. If you would like to see a breakdown of expenses, email me at sarahtuleart@yahoo.com and I can get you a copy of my plans. 

Golden Hike

"Golden Hike"

8"x10" Watercolor on Paper

$120

To purchase, contact me at sarahtuleart@yahoo.com

Tonight at Northgoods in Petoskey a group show entitled "Colors Of Autumn" opens. Talented local artists will be displaying their fall inspired pieces. Come and see them! The show runs through the end of the month. 

This is my piece that I will be entering into the show. I really enjoy walks through the autumn woods and birch trees are just the most beautiful thing come fall. The white against all the bright colors just adds to the crispness.