Etsy Shop!

Hey guys! I am excited to share with you that I recently reopened my Etsy shop! 

I have lots of plans in the works to add to the shop and it will all happen over the next few months. For now though, you can order my Christmas cards there and my Petoskey prints among a few other things. 

Check it out here: 

https://www.etsy.com/shop/SarahTuleArtworks

October Giveaway

Wow how time seems to fly sometimes! It's already the 8th of October! 

This month I've been busy with commissions and a special little giveaway over on Instagram. 

If you'd like to try your hand at winning a miniature painting check out my Instagram account at @sarahtuleartworks

More updates soon! 

Beyond The Poppies

"Beyond The Poppies"

7"x5" Original Watercolor On Paper 

To Purchase, Please, Click Here. 

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! 

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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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!

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!

Chair With A View Miniature

"Chair With A View"

2.5"x3.5" Original Miniature Watercolor

Available At Northgoods In Petoskey!

The name of this is "Chair With A View" because who wouldn't love to sit here for hours and just take it all in? 

I'm thinking of doing a larger version of this painting, one I can really imagine myself being in.

My sister is in town visiting this weekend so I've pre-posted some of my recent work for galleries. That way I can spend more time with her instead of in front of the computer. I will get back to painting my Starry Animals and more next week! 

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

@sarahtuleartworks

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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Poppies #1

"Poppies #1" 

5"x7" Original Watercolor On Aquabord

Available by clicking here. 

I just love the bright, cheerful color of poppies don't you? The reds and oranges in these fun little flowers are just so vibrant. I couldn't resist painting them. 

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! 

Glen Arbor Show

This past weekend I spent some time in Glen Arbor Michigan. I had a solo show at the Glen Arbor Art Association . It was a great experience. The space itself was nice and bright and airy with some great views of the surrounding forest. Very inspiring place to paint. Hopefully I will be doing more with GAAA in the future! Below is an image of the exhibit space with my easel all set up. I was making use of my time and getting some more painting done!

And the other image is something an artist always likes to see: sold work :) 

Sneak Peek- Glen Arbor Show

Ok! So now that my "new" computer is in working order here are a few images I intend to have at my upcoming show this weekend in Glen Arbor. I'd like to invite everyone to the opening reception on Friday evening. It's from 6-9pm at the Glen Arbor Art Association and I promise to have good food available!
I'll also be around from 10-5 on Saturday and 10-3 on Sunday if you are around for the weekend. I plan to be demo painting and would love to chat with you! 

"Let's Go Boating"

5"x7"

"Two Afloat"

5"x9"

Watching The World Float By
5"x7"
SOLD

                                                                       "Sunlit Sails"
                                                                           5"x7"

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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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