Back Again

 I recently finished this painting of Munising Falls. It's 9"x12" and will be shown with my collection "Great Lakes, Great Water" in Kalamazoo over the summer. If you're in the area, be sure to stop by the Barnabee Gallery in the Powell Library to see my paintings. This series is focused on all of Michigan's water and the many people that take advantage of the opportunities for canoeing, kayaking, boating water skiing, swimming and much more. Find more info in my "Look for Me" tab at the top of the page!

My work at the City Opera House will be taken down on Saturday for those of you still wishing to see it. The series is titled "Lovely Leelanau" and was quite popular with the people from the area.

Perfect Afternoon

    This barn is located in The Leelanau Peninsula and the area in which it sits was so pristine that when I drove past I did a double take. I parked a short ways up the road and walked back with my camera and sketchbook.   Feeling quite the creeper I quickly drew up a few compositions and snapped several pictures.
Back at home, the barn and fields looked quite different on my computer screen. I decided maybe that the field next to the barn could use some color. So I added the family coming back from an afternoon of sledding. I think it made a nice addition.
This painting is one of the last few to be added to my series "Lovely Leelanau" to be shown at The City Opera House in Traverse City during the month of March. I invite you to join me on Wednesday March 7th from 5-7 pm for the "Meet the Artist" reception. I'd love to see you there!
Also, if you are unable to attend but like one of the paintings, simply email me about purchasing it at sarahtuleart@yahoo.com and we can work out the details!

Commission, Commission!

Just wanted to remind everyone that I am open to doing commission work! I have painted pets, family portraits, vacation memories and several other requests. They're great as anniversary and wedding gifts as well as for birthdays and Christmas as they are one of a kind! To find out more click on the "Commissions" tab at the top of the screen or email me at:  sarahtuleart@yahoo.com

Temporary Village

My apologies for the lapse in my posting. It's been one CRAZY month with many MANY things going on. I intend to play "catch up" as best I can.
This painting is the view at the end of my road. Temporary Villages appear on the frozen lake on weekends, hence the title. I wandered down there one day, following the snowmobile tracks and drew up some sketches to work from. It was a fun little painting.
I'd like to remind everyone of my upcoming show "Lovely Leelanau" in Traverse City this March. It will be hung at the Traverse City Opera House and can be viewed the whole month during Opera House hours. However, if you'd like to meet me, the artist, I'll be around for the artist reception on Wednesday, March 7th from 5-8pm. Hope to see you there!

Overlooked Falls

This is a painting of Overlooked Falls. You can find this serene place in the remote Porcupine Mountains State Park. I'm submitting this piece for "America's Parks Through The Beauty Of Art." If accepted it will be shown in Missouri in 2013.
Overlooked Falls was a lot of fun to paint and very refreshing. I mean come ON! LOOK at all that greenery! It's nice to be able to see it in the middle of January isn't it?
Also, I received more information on upcoming shows so check out my "Look For Me" tab. If you have any questions I can be contacted by email at sarahtuleart@yahoo.com

Versatile Cherries

Wow....I've been very bad about posting. Not that I haven't been painting. I simply don't have internet access in the apartment I rent and....well, unless I venture out into the world it may be a few days before I use a computer again. Anywho, this a painting for my "Lovely Leelanau" show. Traverse City and the surrounding area is well known for it's large supply of cherries and cherry products. The entire landscape seems to be covered in orchards. So I figured it was fitting to toss in some paintings featuring their export product.
I like the way the colors came out in this painting. Something about them just really seems to "pop." Check out my new tab "Look For Me" at the top of the page. It's a schedule that I will keep updating as I get more shows and exhibitions. Closest show in the future is of course "Lovely Leelanau" which will be up for the month of March at the Traverse City Opera House and can be viewed during normal hours. However, if you'd like to talk with me, there's a "Meet The Artist" reception on Wednesday, March 7th from 5-8pm. The date had to be moved from the 8th due to conflicting events. Hope to see you there!

Boathouse Fishin

Another painting for my show "Lovely Leelanau." This intriguing boathouse can be found across the river from the Bluebird Restaurant in Leland. I happened to be eating dinner there when a group came down to go fishing. They were quite entertaining to watch (dinner and a show ha ha). At any rate, once the scene was livened up with people I had a very strong urge to paint it. They seemed to add something to the area, young vibrant life with an old ramshackle boathouse. Look for this painting at my show in March!