"Painting Petoskey" Now on Amazon!!!

                                                   

I am uber excited to announce that my book "Painting Petoskey" is now available through Amazon! 

Over the past few years I have been capturing Petoskey and the surrounding area in my paintings. The collection grew to 40 pieces and at the prompting of several wonderful people I put them all together in a book! Now, you can reflect on your summer memories all winter long! 

This would make a great gift for your up north summer home on the lake! 

To purchase please, click here. 

Sturgeon River Pottery

"Sturgeon River Pottery" 

8"x10" original watercolor and pen on paper

Available at Northgoods in Petoskey 

Sturgeon River Pottery is a favorite destination place here in Petoskey. You'll know it when you see it. If you're driving from Petoskey to Charlevoix on US-31 it'll be on your left just a short drive from town.

They've been around for over 30 years now and was originally founded in Wolverine. Steve and Karen Andrews offer high quality pottery made by themselves and a select few other artists. Upstairs is a working studio where you're invited to take a peek. They have open demonstration days where you'll be sure to catch an artist at work. 

Sturgeon River also offers other unique items and a wide range of wild bird supplies and outdoor furniture. 

This place was a LOT of fun to paint because there is so much going on! The large metal sunflowers along the front offer wonderful little pops of color. The porch is filled with dozens of different things. I simplified it all for the sake of the painting but I hope the eclectic-ness of the place still shows through! 

It's a place to check out next time you come up north!

Summer Shadows on M-119

"Summer Shadows On M-119"

5"x7" original watercolor and pen on paper

Available at Northgoods in Petoskey 

In the summer, if you drive up M-119 from Harbor Springs to the dunes at Sturgeon Bay there are beautiful things to see. Striking views of Lake Michigan, the quaint bergs of Goodhart and Cross Village, and all of the beautiful woodlands. 

Late in the afternoon the sun falls through the leaves and dapples on the road.

 Drive slowly, windows down, breathing in the essence of summer. 

Morning At The Lake

"Morning At The Lake"

8"x10" original watercolor and pen on paper

Available at Northgoods in Petoskey

I am so so SO ready for summer to be here. I have had enough snow and cold to last me until well into next February. Luckily, spring is beginning to show up. Kind of. Most days. When it feels like it. 

All of this pining got me thinking about summer vacations and relaxing by the lake. Here in Michigan the thing to do is "go up north." If you live in Detroit, you might go up to the Midland area. If you live in Grand Rapids, you probably drive up 131 to Petoskey and Traverse City. If you live north of the 45th parallel you probably head to the U.P. We just keep migrating northward. It's our thing. 

I was imagining a quiet, lakeside retreat where you can go out onto your own dock, sip a cup of coffee and relax in your chair as you listen to the loons and watch the sun rise, casting everything in a rosy light. The day is just beginning, it's full of possibilities. 

The Breakwall

The Breakwall

5"x7"

The breakwall is a popular hangout spot here in Petoskey. The pier juts out into Little Traverse Bay and offers some great views. Just make sure you aren't out there on a windy day! The waves may wash you away! 

To bid on this painting click here. Alternatively you can purchase the painting by calling me at (248) 977-0732 or emailing me at sarahtuleart@yahoo.com

Also, on Friday I'm hosting a beginners watercolor workshop at Northgoods in Petoskey from 5-8pm. The cost is $50 and all materials are supplied. Contact me if you're interested! Later this summer I hope to be able to upgrade my workshops to a "Paint and Sip" could be a great girls night out idea!

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Casting Out

SOLD 

 A lone fly fisherman casting out. 

To purchase please email me at: sarahtuleart@yahoo.com or bid in the Daily Paintworks auction by clicking here.

Also, I've begun taking commissions for the Holiday Season. Requests begin to come in around now and the sooner I receive them, the sooner you will have them for your loved ones. So if you've been thinking of a family portrait, a pet portrait, a painting of your home, vacation, new baby etc seems like a good idea for Christmas this year, email me and we'll talk about getting yours started!