A Journey Through Light

Artwork inspired by the dunes, forests, wetlands, streams, homesteads, and meadows of the National Lakeshore. Other galleries have Sleeping Bear art as well.

When you are used to doing things a certain way it is good to take a 90° turn and find out what you have missed.

The beautiful old houses, barns, out buildings, and junk that are a part of the National Lakeshore have many stories to tell about the people that once called this home.

Artwork that is inspired by the National Lakeshore but subject matter or places that are a bit different than the norm

Artwork inspired by the historic structures of Glen Haven and the surrounding area.

The lakes, rivers, streams, wetlands, and springs were the focus

Artwork where the textures, colors, and the forces that mold the dunes were a creative essential

Sometimes tonality of the subjects are primary. Maybe a hint of color pulls the composition together.

Just a smattering of artwork from other places in the Great Lakes State

A small Jack Pine started its life in the back-dunes on Lake Michigan, but as the shores eroded it found itself in a fight with all the elements that the lakeshore could throw at it.

Sometimes the inspiration is from all directions of the compass or sometimes the inspiration is from my feet to the clouds.

I had an incredible time as an Artist-in-Residence on Isle Royale — and I think it shows

I like wildflowers (and other plant life)— period.

Numb fingers, snow in my face, falling ice shards — but I think it was worth it

I feel sorry for city dwellers where light pollution masks the night sky. We all need to adventure into the wild places at night where the heavens can tell their story.

A lovely city that inspired me to wonder and play.

Yes, I do venture outside my home state and find amazing stuff.