Paintings of Torch Lake Area

"Beach in Elk Rapids", oil on linen, 12x16

Several weeks ago, I was fortunate enough to spend a few days in Northern Michigan. Four other plein air artists and I found inspiration in the Torch Lake area, staying in a quaint log cottage. We didn't have to go far to paint. The hills and valleys around Torch Lake, weathered barns, old stone houses were there for the painting. There were actually more places to paint then we had time for, so a return trip next year will be planned. The shoreline town of Elk Rapids has numerous wonderful scenes. Marianna and I challenged ourselves to paint in the marina. We found a boat that we both liked...nice in the evening light. We found out from the Harbor Master that the boat belongs to  local gallery owners. We think we will show them our paintings!

"Green Sail - Evening", oil on linen, 9x12

More northern Michigan paintings in the next post!