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! 

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! 

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. 

Misty Morning

"Misty Morning"

11"x14"

Another of the beautiful misty mornings at Wequetonsing. I had too much fun painting the trees in the mist in the last painting. Simply had to do another!

To purchase this painting contact me at (248) 977-0732 or email me at: sarahtuleart@yahoo.com 

Check back on Saturday for my Manna Art Auction for June! 100% of the proceeds go to help feed hungry families here in Northern Michigan through Manna Food Project. I'll also re-post the painting from May since I had issues with the website connecting to the link. So you can bid on either!

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Wequetonsing Mist

"Wequetonsing Mist"

8"x10"

Wequetonsing is a beautiful summer escape on the north side of Little Traverse Bay near Harbor Springs, MI. There is a boardwalk that runs though a gorgeous bit of forest near there owned by the association. 

(Shhh! I wasn't supposed to walk there!)

But in the mornings a mist hangs low to the forest floor and you're enveloped in the quiet beauty of nature. Its very beautiful. 

This painting is for sale at The Cycling Salamander Gallery in Charlevoix. To purchase this painting you can contact the gallery at (231) 838-6460. 

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May Manna Art Auction Take Two!

Okay! Finally got the auction link working! Click HERE to bid in the May Manna Food Project Art Auction!

Every month I donate 100% of the proceeds from one of my paintings to Manna Food Project. They help feed hungry families here in Northern Michigan. Bid to help!

Thank you!

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Trillium Path

"Trillium Path"

7"x5" 

There's a section of the North Country Trail that I like to walk not far from where I live. In the spring, the gentle rolling hills are covered with morels and trilliums. Later, leeks grow. In the fall, the colors are impeccable and in the winter its the perfect place to ski on a peaceful afternoon. 

This painting is a reflection of my time spent on the trail on a spring afternoon, before the trees have all their leaves. The sun is warm, the breeze is gentle and the birds are twittering away. I hope you can imagine being there. 

This painting will be for sale at Northgoods Gallery in Petoskey. If you're interested in purchasing it please contact them at: (231) 347-1775. Alternatively, you can call me at (248) 977-0732 or email me at sarahtuleart@yahoo.com. 

Have a great weekend! Get out in the sunshine!

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Forest Of Light

I suppose it's a tribute and a final farewell to winter that drove me to paint this scene. I love in the spring when the sunlight feels so intense after what seems like endless months of drizzle and gray. The sunlight has broken through the trees to cast strong shadows upon the snow here in this painting. Something that seems to be a common theme for me. 

This painting is 11"x14" and is pen and watercolors on 300# cold pressed paper. 

It can be purchased by contacting me at (248) 977-0732 or by emailing me at sarahtuleart@yahoo.com

It can also be purchased through my Etsy shop by clicking here. 

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Kincheloe Run

A few weeks ago we went to visit friends in "the north land." They live in a beautiful part of Michigan's Upper Peninsula and we had a wonderful time.

While we were there we went to go see a sled dog race. What a fantastic sight! The dogs all looked happy beyond...well....words...as they went rushing by, their tongues lolling out of their mouths. If you've never been to a sled dog race I recommend it! Of course, I also recommend you bring a warm drink and a pair of mittens. 

This painting is 8"x10" and can be purchased through Daily Paintworks by clicking here. Alternatively, you can email me at: sarahtuleart@yahoo.com or call me at (248) 977-0732. 

Also, I'm proud to announce that I'll be teaching two local watercolor classes soon! One in Cheboygan and one in Petoskey. The classes are for beginners and if anyone is interested please contact me! 

Winter Pilgrimage

This painting is the product of me digging through old photographs.

 Near where I grew up, The University Of Michigan owns several hundred acres that they turned into a biological station. In the spring, summer and fall months the place has bio students walking around, studying the native plants, trees and whatever else it is they study. In the winter however, the little village is a ghost town and therefore the perfect place to do a little snowshoeing or cross country skiing. Last winter, however, there was hardly any snow and so the day after Christmas we simply went for a walk. It was a bright sunny day and I loved how the shadows fell across the path. 

This painting is 7"x5" and the bidding starts at $35. To buy this painting bid in the Daily Paintworks auction by clicking here.  Alternatively, you can call me at: (248) 977-0732 or email at sarahtuleart@yahoo.com. 

Morning Walk

My husband and I have a thing for driving on back roads. The thing is, sometimes we drive so far down them they're not really roads anymore at all. Nature begins to close in and soon trees are sweeping gently at your side mirrors. This painting is based off of several photos that I took. One photo being the two track in winter.   We were bored one day in December and went for a drive. We ended up in this beautiful area and I felt compelled to capture it. 

This painting is 11x14" and can be purchased by bidding in the Daily Paintworks auction by clicking here. Alternatively you can contact me about purchasing it by email at: sarahtuleart@yahoo.com or by phone at (248) 977-0732. 

Golden Shadows

Late afternoon light filters through the trees on one of my favorite trails near Harbor Springs. I love walking the pathway and taking in the smell of cedar and listening to Lake Michigan crash against the shore in the distance. Late afternoon sun always seems to turn everything to gold and I appreciate that small pleasure in life. 

To purchase this painting bid in the Daily Paintworks Auction by clicking here. You can also email me and buy in outright: sarahtuleart@yahoo.com

DON'T FORGET! Tomorrow the auction begins on Daily Paintworks for January's Manna Food Project auction. To go to that auction click here. Please tell others about this auction as it is important to me. I'd love to show up at their food pantry every month with a big check for them. 100% of the proceeds from the monthly auction will go towards feeding hungry families right here in northern Michigan. 

Thanks for your help!

Autumn Couple

A young couple taking a walk through the autumn woods.

 I love fall. Its my favorite season. I love the colors, the smells and the sounds of leaves crunching underfoot. 

To purchase this painting contact me by email at: sarahtuleart@yahoo.com or bid in the Daily Paintworks Auction by clicking here.

Also, please remember I am accepting commissions now in time for Christmas. Email me to talk specifics! 

Prints are also available of all my paintings and would make a lovely, affordable gift for any occasion! Click on the "Prints" tab at the top of the page for more information. 

Cleaning Up

I went through my studio the other day and decided I really need more space. My career has outgrown the boundaries of my tiny work space. So to begin, I decided to get rid of paintings that have been hanging around for a while. Check out my Daily Paintworks site to find my paintings at reduced rates. 

If the auction for a painting you want has not yet begun contact me by email to purchase and I can cancel the auction for your sale. (sarahtuleart@yahoo.com) 

This particular painting "Stream Kayaker" will be available for auction on October 9th. To bid click here.

Several of my other paintings are also available so be sure to check back often and see whats new!

Afternoon Walk

   A vibrant painting of a young couple out for a walk with their dog. I had a lot of fun adding all the color in this picture. Can't you almost smell the autumn leaves? Not that I'm trying to rush anything. SO happy that summer is finally here! Can't wait to get outside and enjoy it later today!

Coming soon to a sky near you...

So I woke up this morning and went out to my car......to find it had SNOWED last night. Now, being a Northern Michigan native I understand that Oct-June is fair play for winter. However, I'm just not comfortable with the idea of snow yet. It's too soon! Of course it always seems to be. Even if it holds off until January. So now I guess I get to look forward to fun activities like this one in the picture. I painted this scene last winter when all I saw out my little window was SNOW. Nice fluffy white stuff. I think I'll go make another cup of hot coco now....