Lake Rocks Flowing Water, 8″x12″ High surf on the Great Lakes leaves behind an unending supply of rounded stones. “I am a rock nerd,” says artist Elizabeth G. Fagan. “My favorites are Banded Iron Formation […]
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Permian Amphibian
Permian Amphibian North America’s Great Lakes region was once the bed of an ancient sea. Fossils abound if one knows where and how to look. Paleozoic fossils of many periods regularly wash up on the […]
Classic Blue
“Different seasons bring different moods to the Great Lakes region,” continues Fagan. “Classic Blue is the color of a cold Great Lake.” Fagan sometimes uses Pantone colors in her work. “My use of defined colors […]
Esmeralda
Esmeralda, 12″x12″ Artist and life-long animal lover Elizabeth G Fagan aims to spread compassion for our fellow creatures on planet Earth. “At the county fair, Esmeralda the Sheep was all dressed up for her parade […]
American Crow
American Crow, 5″x7″ Through her work, artist Elizabeth G Fagan aims to spread compassion for non-human life on Earth. “Crows are the smartest and most social birds that appear at my backyard feeder,” says Fagan, […]
Emerald Green
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 sometimes uses Farrow & Ball colors in her work. “My […]
Sandhill Cranes
Sandhill Cranes, 5″x7″ “For animal lovers, spotting Sandhill Cranes makes the heart soar,” says artist Elizabeth G Fagan. “In Spring, they announce their arrival with loud clacking calls.” Though her work, Fagan aims to spread […]
Red-Headed Woodpecker
Red-Headed 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 […]
Snowdrops
Snowdrops, 5″x7″ “Tiny Snowdrops poking up from Winter snow mean Spring is on the way,” says artist Elizabeth G Fagan. “Their annual appearance evokes excitement at the changing seasons.” Contact Elizabeth G Fagan for prices […]
Earth Day
Elizabeth G Fagan volunteered to write the monthly column “Green Talk” for the News Graphic in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. This essay is from the column’s archives. See more “Green Talk” >>> April “It was a […]
Blue Iris
“Different seasons bring different moods to the Great Lakes region,” says artist Elizabeth G Fagan. In April, Fagan likes Blue Iris, a hue that anticipates the blooms of spring. Fagan likes to use Pantone colors […]
Lake Rocks Sparkling Water
Lake Rocks Sparkling Water, 12″x12″ High surf on the Great Lakes leaves behind an unending supply of rounded stones. “I a rock nerd,” says artist Elizabeth G. Fagan. “My favorites are Banded Iron Formation (BIF). […]
Blue Jay
Blue Jay, 5″x7″ Artist Elizabeth G Fagan aims to spread compassion for non-human life on Earth through her work. “Blue Jays are among the most colorful birds that appear at my backyard feeder,” says Fagan, […]
Still Life
Still Life, 12″x12″ Artist Elizabeth G Fagan’s interest in Great Lakes 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 […]
Forsythia
“I love working with color,” says artist Elizabeth G Fagan. “LMLC Primary Colors is a collection of bright tones by Sherwin-Williams.” Fagan frequently adopts Sherwin-Williams paint colors in her work. “My use of defined colors […]
Homer
Homer, 12″x12″ “At a county fair I saw a happy pig named Homer,” says artist and life-long animal lover Elizabeth G Fagan. Through her art, Fagan aims to spread compassion for non-human life on Earth. […]
Stromatolites
Stromatolites North of the Great Lakes lies the Canadian Shield, a very ancient geologic feature that bears Banded Iron Formation (BIF). Formed 4 to 2.5 billion years ago, BIF is among Earth’s oldest rock formations. […]
Red-Bellied Woodpecker
Red-Bellied 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 […]
Meteorites & Earth’s Age
Meteorites & Earth’s Age Meteorites are fascinating relics of a universe in transition. They are also the most important clues in determining Earth’s exact age. It’s not hard to find meteorites along Lake Michigan’s Left […]
Frangipani
Frangipani, 5″x7″ “I had the good fortune to visit the Maldives—a tiny island nation in the Indian Ocean with magnificent orchids, frangipani, and bougainvillea,” says artist Elizabeth G Fagan. “The Maldives will be one of […]
Gray Barn in Fog
Gray Barn in Fog, 8″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 […]
Ash Grey
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 sometimes uses Farrow & Ball colors in her work. “My […]
Fritz
Fritz, 8″x8″ Artist and life-long animal lover Elizabeth G Fagan aims to spread compassion for our fellow creatures on planet Earth. “Fritz the Dachshund held his own against the big dogs at Montrose Dog Beach […]
Rainy St. Patrick’s Day
Rainy St. Patrick’s Day, 8″x8″ Artist Elizabeth G Fagan celebrates her Irish ancestry. “Ireland is a most magical place,” she says. “Anyone with Irish blood should visit the Emerald Isle.” Contact Elizabeth G Fagan for […]
Jitterbug Jade
“I love working with color,” says artist Elizabeth G Fagan. She frequently adopts Sherwin-Williams paint colors in her work. “My use of defined colors makes it easy for homeowners and interior designers to identify, match, […]
Celtic Spring
Celtic Spring, 8″x8″ “The spiral is an ancient Celtic icon frequently seen in Ireland,” says artist Elizabeth G Fagan. “This piece is a great addition to a seasonal or permanent celebration of Irish heritage.” Contact […]
Invaders from Other Ecosystems
Elizabeth G Fagan volunteered to write the monthly column “Green Talk” for the News Graphic in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. This essay is from the column’s archives. See more “Green Talk” >>> March More than two […]
Emerald
“Different seasons bring different moods to the Great Lakes region,” says artist Elizabeth G Fagan. In early March, Fagan likes a color that evokes her Irish heritage: Pantone Emerald. Fagan sometimes uses Pantone colors in […]
Winter Birches
Winter Birches, 8″x12″ “Natural beauty abounds in our backyards…and beyond,” says artist Elizabeth G Fagan. “We just need to look for it.” Contact Elizabeth G Fagan Contact Elizabeth G Fagan for available media (eg unframed […]
Duck Green
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 sometimes uses Farrow & Ball colors in her work. “My […]
