Night At The Grand

"Night At The Grand"

5"x7" Original Watercolor and Pen on Paper

The third in my series of the Grand Hotel. 

This one was a lot of fun to paint. I haven't done very many night scenes before as I find them difficult to execute correctly in watercolor. I feel like I need to blend to get from where the light is hitting as it fades into darkness. It's hard to do over large areas, working quickly, trying to control the paint. But I digress. 

In the night sky I used a salt technique to give the impression of stars and to add a little texture to the painting. It's a tricky technique as you never quite know what it will do but in this instance I think it worked great. 

I also found it hard to take an accurate photo of this and so the color is a touch off. The sky is actually darker than it appears as is some of the foliage. 

I hope you enjoy it! 

Have A Great Weekend! 

Grand Fountain

"Grand Fountain"

7"x5" Original Watercolor and Pen on Paper

SOLD 

Another addition to my Grand Hotel series.

 This painting is based on photographs I took while eating my lunch one afternoon. 

In front of the Grand there is a park where you can play croquet or admire the flower gardens. There is also this gorgeous fountain with benches around it. A perfect place to relax and enjoy the view. 

Mackinac Lilac Festival

"In Front Of The Grand"

5"x7"

SOLD

If you happen to be headed to Mackinac Island today for their annual Lilac Festival be sure to venture over to Market Street to see Mackinac's Little Gallery. I have several paintings available there and so do many other talented artists. 

The Lilac Parade is at 4pm and is a must see! At the Fort you'll find a special musician on the pipes. 

Enjoy!

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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.