Elizabeth G Fagan is an artist, photographer, and writer. A former Chicagoan, Fagan resides in southeastern Wisconsin. She calls her place in the world Lake Michigan’s Left Coast. Fagan describes her art as “Eclectic 21st-Century.” […]
Sunflowers
Sunflowers, August, 12″x18″ About the Art “In mid-August, I drove hundreds of blistering, gritty miles of freeway—most of it under construction,” says artist Elizabeth G Fagan. “When the cool Lake Michigan breeze suddenly arose, a […]
Rudbeckia
Rudbeckia, August, Illinois, 12″x12″ About the Art “In mid-August, I drove hundreds of blistering, gritty miles of freeway—most of it under construction,” says artist Elizabeth G Fagan. “In Illinois I found a moment in an […]
Asters
Asters, 8″x12″ “In autumn, wild asters bring shades of purple to the Great Lakes countryside,” says artist Elizabeth G Fagan. “With its abundant sunshine and low humidity, fall is the best season along Lake Michigan’s […]
Lake Rocks I
Lake Michigan Rocks I, 8″x8″ Great Lakes beaches can change in appearance daily. High surf leaves behind an unending supply of rounded stones. “My favorite rocks are Banded Iron Formation (BIF),” says artist Elizabeth G. […]
Morning Glory
“I love color,” says artist Elizabeth G Fagan. “I put together LMLC Primary Colors, a collection of saturated tones. Sherwin-Williams named the colors and gave them a 4-digit number.” Contact Elizabeth G Fagan Decorating Tip […]
Downy Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker, 5″x7″ “Four species of woodpecker visit my yard: hairy, downy, red-headed, and red-bellied,” says artist Elizabeth G Fagan. “They are especially fun to watch.” Fagan is a life-long animal lover who aims to […]
Hairy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker, 5″x7″ “Four species of woodpecker visit my yard: hairy, downy, red-headed, and red-bellied,” says artist Elizabeth G Fagan. “They are especially fun to watch.” Fagan is a life-long animal lover who aims to […]
Indigo Buntings
Indigo Buntings, 5″x7″ Artist Elizabeth G Fagan is a life-long animal lover who aims to spread compassion for all creatures on planet Earth. Contact Elizabeth G Fagan More to Explore Life on Earth Blue & […]
Path to the Beach
Path to the Beach, 5″x7″ “A Great Lake is a massive wilderness that’s different every day, every season. Sometimes Lake Michigan is a horizontal line—the point at which air meets water,” says artist Elizabeth G […]
Get Outside, Feel Better
In 2015–16, Elizabeth G Fagan wrote the monthly column “Green Talk” for the Ozaukee County News Graphic on behalf of Mequon Nature Preserve. Fagan’s experience as a professional writer spans more than 30 years. She […]
Mimosa
“Different seasons bring different moods to the Great Lakes region,” says artist Elizabeth G Fagan. In Summer, she likes sun-drenched tones such as Pantone Mimosa. Fagan often uses Pantone colors in her work. “Using defined […]
Time & Deep Time
Put aside the thrum of your life for a minute. Clear your mind. Gather an image in your head of planet Earth spinning in tandem with Mercury, Venus, Mars, and the giant planets around the […]
The Other Day
The Other Day, 12″x12″ “The Great Lakes climate not only has four distinct seasons, but also highly variable weather within seasons,” says artist Elizabeth G Fagan. “Temperatures can vary 40 degrees or more in a […]
Living Coral
“Different seasons bring different moods to the Great Lakes region,” says artist Elizabeth G Fagan. In summer, she likes sun-drenched tones such as Pantone Living Coral. Fagan often uses Pantone colors in her work. “Using […]
Cubs Territory–or How to Become a Cubs Fan
Cubs Territory—or How to Become a Cubs Fan Until Wrigley Field became my neighbor, I abhorred professional sports. From London, England, by way of Grinnell, Iowa, by way of Connecticut’s Long Island shoreline, at age […]
Wisconsin at Lake Michigan
Wisconsin @ Lake Michigan, 11″x14″ Artist Elizabeth G Fagan’s interest in regional history includes antiques and architecture from past decades; rocks and fossils from Lake Michigan’s Left Coast; early Blues recorded at Paramount Records in […]
Lake Rocks II
Lake Michigan Rocks II, 16″x20″ Great Lakes beaches can change in appearance daily. Lake Michigan’s high surf leaves behind an unending supply of rounded stones. Contact Elizabeth G Fagan More to Explore Lake Michigan Rocks […]
Milwaukee River
Milwaukee River, 5″x7″ Artist Elizabeth G Fagan’s interest in regional history includes antiques and architecture from past decades; rocks and fossils from Lake Michigan’s Left Coast; early Blues recorded at Paramount Records in Grafton, Wisconsin. […]
Lake Wolf
Lake Wolf, 5″x7″ Artist and life-long animal lover Elizabeth G Fagan aims to spread compassion for our fellow creatures on planet Earth. “My German Shepherd Rosie was a regular at Montrose Dog Beach in Chicago,” […]
Tiny Farm at Lake Michigan
Tiny Farm at Lake Michigan, 5″x7″ Artist Elizabeth G Fagan’s interest in regional history includes antiques and architecture from past decades; rocks and fossils from Lake Michigan’s Left Coast; early Blues recorded at Paramount Records […]
Sylvia
Sylvia, 8″x8″ Artist and life-long animal lover Elizabeth G Fagan aims to spread compassion for our fellow creatures on planet Earth. “At the Ozaukee County Fair in Wisconsin, Sylvia the Sheep was all dressed up […]
Clyde
Clyde, 8″x8″ Artist and life-long animal lover Elizabeth G Fagan aims to spread compassion for our fellow creatures on planet Earth. “At the Ozaukee County Fair in Wisconsin, Clyde the Rooster gave every passerby a […]
Byron
Byron, 8″x8″ “At the Ozaukee County (WI) Fair, Byron the Llama was a crowd favorite,” says artist Elizabeth G Fagan. Fagan is a life-long animal lover who aims to spread compassion for our fellow creatures […]
Bradley
Bradley, 8″x10″ “At the Ozaukee County (WI) Fair, Bradley the Kid was one of my favorites,” says artist Elizabeth G Fagan. Fagan is a life-long animal lover who aims to spread compassion for our fellow […]
Dutch Orange
In collaboration with London’s Natural History Museum, British paint retailer Farrow & Ball created 16 colors based on nature’s own tones. Artist Elizabeth G Fagan often uses Farrow & Ball colors in her work. “Using […]
Cedar Creek
Cedar Creek, 8″x8″ “Cedarburg, Wisconsin is a well-established tourist destination,” says artist Elizabeth G Fagan. “In warm weather, there’s a patio restaurant next to the falls of Cedar Creek.” Contact Elizabeth G Fagan Rustic Farmhouse […]
June Still Life
June Still Life, 8″x10″ “Natural beauty is in our backyard…and beyond,” says artist Elizabeth G Fagan. “We just need to look for it.” Contact Elizabeth G Fagan Backyard & Beyond Pink & Red & Orange […]
Stop
“I love color,” says artist Elizabeth G Fagan. “I put together LMLC Primary Colors, a collection of saturated tones. Sherwin-Williams named the colors and gave them a 4-digit number.” Contact Elizabeth G Fagan Decorating Tip […]
Antique Wood Pail
Antique Wood Pail, 5″x7″ Artist Elizabeth G Fagan’s interest in regional history includes antiques and architecture from past decades; rocks and fossils from Lake Michigan’s Left Coast; early Blues recorded at Paramount Records in Grafton, […]
