A group of artists meet annually–recently on Mackinac Island for a week of painting and networking. Great to see friends again this past week. The weather was typical for this time of the year. We did have a couple days of clouds and rain one day, but that just allows for more painting time. The day tourists are increasing now, and it’s so interesting watching them. One of the ladies in our group does this–goes out and sketches people and street scenes. There is a wide variety of work displayed amongst all the artists in the group. It’s held at the Murray Hotel. It is a great venue for this–close to everything and a beautiful studio room downstairs, and painting available 24 hrs a day if you want.
Here are a few photos of our week as well as a couple of paintings I worked on that are finally coming to fruition. They have lain in my file drawer for at least a couple years. Click on image to open the rest in this gallery.
Untitled
Another old painting. Demo'd using embroidery stabilizer and gesso over old paintings, so followed up afterwards.
Another Working Piece
On Ferry To Mackinac Island
With the Mighty Mac bridge in the background. It's 5 miles long and I got all of it in the image.
On the Ferry-boat over
Met Patti and Velvet at the same time--I think the 3:00 ferry-boat over to the island.. Deidre and Marylu in back.
This says it All
Bicycles and no motor vehicles anywhere.
Taxi Service Mackinac Island Style
No motor noise, just clip-clop of hooves. at a much slower pace.
Dinner Sslad
Dinner Salad at Island House. We have a dinner at a fancy restaurant once each year.
12+1 Paint group
Guess who's the +1.
The Seabiscuit
One of our favorite eating places. Good prices and delicious food.
Abstract Image
Beware of wet spots in the road when it's not raining.
Star Line From St. Ignace Can tell them from a long way away--some of their boats have the "rooster tail."
5/17 True Forget-Me-Not
Had a walk on the western side one day. Early flowers just starting to bloom.
Bridge Glowing - May 14
Setting sun reflecting off the bridge makes it look like it's glowing.
Quiet Time On the Island
Things really slow down after the day tourists leave in the afternoon.
Lynn's Roses 5/18
Lynn was painting these in oil. I liked her finished project, but didn't photograph it.
Knarled Old Cedar Trees on the SW Coast
Old trees on the coast re subjected to very strong winds frequently and have adapted to this windiness.
Western Coast of Mackinac Island - 5/17
At the end of the boardwalk and start of the big cedar trees.
