Petoskey Breakwall Sunset #3

"Petoskey Breakwall Sunset #3"

5"x7" original watercolor and pen on paper

Available at Northgoods in Petoskey 

We get some gorgeous sunsets here in Petoskey. Not so much in the winter, but during the summer I love to go out onto my balcony and watch the colors in the evening. From my apartment I have a beautiful view of the bay. I can't quite see the breakwall but I can see Harbor Springs and all of the little white pin pricks that are sailboats coming in for the evening. 

This view was taken from an evening walk I took last September. I was walking on the bike trail that follows the shoreline and wandered down onto the beach to capture this with my camera. It's nice to have the reference pictures come winter when you need a little color in your life. 

Breakwall Sailing

"Breakwall Sailing"

8"x10" Original Watercolor and Pen on Paper

Available at Northgoods in Petoskey 

See? I told you I caught the bug to paint the breakwall. 

I had a lot of fun painting all of the blues in this. It was refreshing to paint summer. 

Petoskey Breakwall Series

"Petoskey Breakwall Sunset #2"

8"x10" original watercolor and pen on paper 

Available at Pieces on Mitchell Street in Petoskey

Get ready! I've been painting different views of the Petoskey Breakwall. Every once in a while I get this obsession with something. Then I paint it and paint it and paint it until I've exhausted it. This time around it happens to be the breakwall. 

Petoskey breakwall juts out into Lake Michigan. It's a popular spot for swimmer in the summer. They launch themselves off the end of it into the cold water. It's a lot of fun. People also gather to watch the sailboats float by in the summer and to watch the sunset. 

Tunnel Of Trees Mini

"Tunnel Of Trees" miniature

4"x4" original watercolor and pen on paper

Available at Northgoods in Petoskey

The tunnel of trees is beautiful at any time of year. Right now it would probably be quite difficult to traverse with all the weather we've been having but all of the snow laden trees are probably quite lovely. 

Spring is on its way however and that means the trilliums are coming! These gorgeous little white flowers blanket the forest floor along M-119 in the spring and it is a must see! I can't wait! 

To find out about M-119 and the highlights you can check out along it, click here.  

Symons Mini

"Symons"

4"x4" original watercolor and pen on paper

Available at Northgoods in Petoskey

Symons is one of my favorite stores in town. But it is DANGEROUS to go into. Not in a bad way. They have sooo many yummy things to try that I NEVER come out empty handed. Out back is a cute little patio restaurant called "Chandlers" and it is an absolutely enchanting place to have lunch on a summer afternoon. And of course there's the cellar....its a wine cellar. Need I say more? 

To find out more about Symons and Chandlers click here. 

This painting shows Symons, on the corner of Howard and Lake Street in Petoskey. You can see Little Traverse Bay in the background. 

Also, don't forget my work is currently being featured at Petoskey District Library. Stop by and check it out!

Have a great weekend! 

Petoskey Breakwall Tile

"Breakwall Love"

4"x4" Original Watercolor and Pen On Paper

Painting available at Northgoods in Petoskey

It has been snowing here for the past week straight. The snow mounds outside our apartment where the plow cleared the parking lot are now taller than the lamp post. I honestly can't remember the last time there was this much snow. Though several locals have told me their stories about "the winter of '78." They have some impressive photographs; my favorite featured the road I live on with snowbanks so high you can't see the houses behind them. The road was a snow tunnel! 

But despite the "cozy" weather I still feel the need to paint sunshine. It's what is getting me through honestly. This image was an idea for a tile. I'm not sure if  it will be printed yet but the little painting will be available at Northgoods in Petoskey. 

Only 50 more days til SPRING! 

"Simple Roots"

"Harvest"

5"x7" Original Watercolor On Paper

Available at Forest Hills Fine Art Center

My show "Simple Roots" is up through Monday at Forest Hills Fine Art Center in Grand Rapids, MI. If you haven't been to see it yet you should swing by! The show is full of bright colors and the staff is very friendly. Both of which should brighten your day. 

Have a great weekend!