Dune View

DUNE VIEW

As seen from the #4 lookout along Pierce Stocking Drive 

on the National Lake Shore in Sleeping Bear Dunes.

I love coming to this part of Michigan. It is like a little piece of heaven. For a number of years now I have  participated in the Glen Arbor Plein Air Paint Out. It has become so popular that it is limited to 60 participating artists in the main event. Two more events have been added. A Sundowner on Thursday evening and a Quick Draw on Friday Afternoon. I was honored to have this oil painting "Dune View" selected as the 1st. place award winner in 2014. The image appeared on all the posters, flyers, postcards, etc. for the advertising in the 2015 Paint Out.  On the morning of the Paint Out we have our blank canvases stamped and spend the day painting on location in the fabulous landscape of this diverse area. These "wet" paintings are brought back to the Art Center by 4:30 framed and ready to hang for the big art show. Patrons are lined up at the door waiting to get in for a chance to purchase one of the plein air paintings. It is a wonderful event with all the trimmings. I am blessed to be part of it.