Skiing Through The Blue Wood

"Skiing Through The Blue Wood"

8"x10" original watercolor on paper

Available by clicking here. 

Next month, I'm showing my work at Charisma Salon in Traverse City. Portions of all the proceeds will benefit the Father Fred Foundation. Father Fred is a non-denominational charity based in Traverse City, MI. They provide several services to families in need within a five county radius. As the holiday season approaches I look forward to helping out. 

Charisma Salon is located on Eighth Street in Traverse City. My work will be up for the month and I will donate 50% of the profits from each painting sold! 

Through The Birches

"Through The Birches"

5"x7" watercolor on paper

To go to the auction page, click here. 

Have I mentioned I like cross country skiing? I guess it's been on my mind lately. 

Here in northern Michigan we're trapped somewhere between the end of fall and the beginning of winter. It's starting to pull more to the winter side of things but every once in a while we get a nice sunny "warm" day. Nature is teasing us. 

This painting is up for auction on Daily Paintworks. The bidding starts at $35. To bid, click on the link beneath the image above and it will take you to the site. 

Emerging From The Pines

"Emerging From The Pines"

5"x7" watercolor on paper

To go to the auction site, click here. 

It began snowing this week. Enough so that it's begun to stay on the ground. I love waking up to the first snowfall. Everything is dusted in a blanket of white and it feels clean and fresh. It gets me thinking about the coming holidays and I'm filled with a warm happy feeling. 

But since the snow has found us I'll also be digging out my snowshoes and my skis. Obviously I have a while but you just never know what northern Michigan is going to give you! 

This painting is up on auction on the Daily Paintworks site. Bidding starts at $35. To bid, click on the link below the image above and it will take you to the site. 

Have A Great Weekend! 

Follow The Leader

"Follow The Leader"

5"x7" watercolor on paper

$35

Available by clicking here. 

Soon a common phrase up here will be; "Great day to hit the slopes isn't it?" Hopefully its a little ways off yet but I know several people who are dusting off their skis and hoping to wake up to a winter wonderland. 

Speaking of winter wonderlands, Christmas is coming up. I know, Thanksgiving is first, but in this business I always need to be looking ahead. If I paint it while it's going on I miss the people who would like to have that painting. Anyways, back to Christmas. Last year I cleaned out my studio about this time with paintings I had had from earlier that year. I'm doing that again this year. 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. 

Need A Lift?

"Need A Lift?"

5"x7"

$85

Available at Northgoods in Petoskey or by clicking here. 

You know, I've never seen a painting done from the perspective of actually being ON the lift. And to be frank, the lift is one of my favorite parts. (Not a big skier.) So anyway, I figured I'd paint one! 

Here we go up the hill! Aren't you glad we don't have to walk! 

Boyne Highlands Hilltop

"Boyne Highlands Hilltop"

5"x7"

$85

Available at Northgoods in Petoskey or by clicking here. 

I know it's not actually ski season yet, (thank God, I think it would kill me if there was that much snow already!) but I'm trying to stay ahead of the curve! 

This couple is enjoying the view briefly before making the descent at Boyne Highlands up north here in Harbor Springs. 

Have A "Spooktacular" Halloween!