The Intruder, 5″x7″ “Natural beauty is in our backyard…and beyond,” says artist Elizabeth G Fagan. “We just need to look for it.” Contact Elizabeth G Fagan More to Explore Backyard & Beyond Black & White […]
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Hummingbird
Hummingbird, 8″x10″ “Baby hummingbirds sometimes appear among the Monarda (Bee Balm) in August,” says artist Elizabeth G Fagan. “The youngsters look like this adult female—but even tinier.” Fagan is a life-long animal lover who aims […]
Honeysuckle
“Different seasons bring different moods to the Great Lakes region,” says artist Elizabeth G Fagan. In Summer, Fagan likes sun-drenched tones such as Pantone Honeysuckle. Fagan often uses Pantone colors in her work. “Using defined […]
Pumpkins & Gourds
Pumpkins & Gourds, 20″x30″ Artist Elizabeth G Fagan is inspired by the natural beauty of the Great Lakes region of North America. “As the seasons change, the angle of Earth in relation to the Sun […]
Lake Rocks IV
Lake Michigan Rocks IV, 12″x18″ High surf on the Great Lakes leaves behind an unending supply of rounded stones. “I am kind of a rock nerd,” says artist Elizabeth G. Fagan. “My favorites are Banded […]
Punkins
Punkins, 8″x8″ “Depicting the four seasons provides infinite opportunity for art,” says artist Elizabeth G Fagan. “This piece is perfect for Autumn.” Contact Elizabeth G Fagan Décor that Keeps You in the Moment Stay stylish […]
Death on Lake Michigan’s Left Coast
Among the Great Lakes, Lake Michigan is unique for its north-south configuration. In summer, southwesterly winds create invisible currents running parallel to sandy beaches that line the western shore. Called rip tides, these currents can […]
Orange Colored White
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
