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Portfolio by Lake Michigan's Left CoastFeb 9, 202212:53 PM2022-02-22
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Lake Michigan Iceberg © Elizabeth G Fagan, lakemichigansleftcoast.com, Lake Michigan's Left Coast

February @ Lake Michigan’s Left Coast

February @ Lake Michigan’s Left Coast The Great Lakes of North America contain 20 percent of the world’s fresh water. Seventy percent is locked in the ice of Antarctica. All other lakes and ponds and […]

Holiday by Lake Michigan's Left CoastFeb 8, 202211:38 AM2022-02-06
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You and Me © Elizabeth G Fagan, lakemichigansleftcoast.com, Lake Michigan's Left Coast

You & Me

You & Me, 5″x7″ Happy Valentine’s Day from artist Elizabeth G Fagan! “Valentine’s Day is a great time to set up a seasonal display or send a greeting card,” says Fagan. Contact Fagan for purchase […]

Décor by Lake Michigan's Left CoastFeb 6, 202212:53 PM2022-03-02
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LMLC Primary Color Exuberant Pink

Exuberant Pink

“Color creates joy,” says artist Elizabeth G Fagan. “LMLC Primary Colors is a collection of pure bright tones.” Fagan’s use of defined colors makes it easy for homeowners and interior designers to identify, match, and […]

Holiday by Lake Michigan's Left CoastFeb 5, 202211:33 AM2022-02-06
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Sweetie © Elizabeth G Fagan, lakemichigansleftcoast.com, Lake Michigan's Left Coast

Sweetie

Sweetie, 5″x7″ Happy Valentine’s Day from artist Elizabeth G Fagan! “Valentine’s Day is a great time to set up a seasonal display or send a greeting card,” says Fagan. Contact Fagan for purchase options. Contact […]

Backyard by Lake Michigan's Left CoastFeb 2, 202212:18 PM2022-02-22
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Red Maple Trees, © Elizabeth G Fagan, lakemichigansleftcoast.com, Lake Michigan's Left Coast

Maple Taps, Sugar Shacks

February By the time Europeans arrived in what is now New England, indigenous Americans had already discovered the lovely nectar with which we drown our breakfast pancakes. When carefully boiled, they found, maple sap turns […]

Portfolio by Lake Michigan's Left CoastJan 31, 20225:21 PM2022-02-22
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Hell's KItchen © Elizabeth G Fagan, lakemichigansleftcoast.com, Lake Michigan's Left Coast

Baking Bread in General

Grandma Grace’s Coffee Cake Paul Hollywood from The Great British Baking Show told me that German cakes are unique because they are made with yeast. Everyone else, throw in the eggs, soda, powder, salt, and […]

Rustic by Lake Michigan's Left CoastJan 29, 202211:09 AM2022-01-24
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Icicles © Elizabeth G Fagan, lakemichigansleftcoast.com, Lake Michigan's Left Coast

Icicles

Icicles, 8″x10″ & 16″x20″ “Around Lake Michigan’s Left Coast, farmland with old houses and barns is increasingly replaced with new subdivisions,” says artist Elizabeth G Fagan. Contact Fagan for purchase options. Contact Elizabeth G Fagan […]

Décor by Lake Michigan's Left CoastJan 28, 20229:54 AM2022-03-02
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LMLC Primary Color Majestic Purple

Majestic Purple

“Color creates joy,” says artist Elizabeth G Fagan. “LMLC Primary Colors is a collection of pure bright tones.” Fagan’s use of defined colors makes it easy for homeowners and interior designers to identify, match, and […]

Rustic by Lake Michigan's Left CoastJan 26, 202211:13 AM2022-01-26
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Lake Michigan Cottage © Elizabeth G Fagan, lakemichigansleftcoast.com, Lake Michigan's Left Coast

Lake Michigan Cottage

Lake Michigan Cottage, 8″x10″ & 16″x20″ “Mid-Century ranches and cottages abound in the Upper Midwest,” says artist Elizabeth G Fagan. “They echo the designs of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie style.” Contact Fagan for purchase options. […]

Portfolio by Lake Michigan's Left CoastJan 22, 20228:54 PM2022-03-31
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Nevermore © Elizabeth G Fagan, lakemichigansleftcoast.com, Lake Michigan's Left Coast

Never Say Never

The Talking Heads were cool in the very beginning. I just heard The Big Country, a song from the second album.* I flash back to The Mudd Club in lower Manhattan. A rush of speakers […]

Rustic by Lake Michigan's Left CoastJan 20, 202210:45 AM2022-01-26
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Mid-Century a la Mode © Elizabeth G Fagan, lakemichigansleftcoast.com, Lake Michigan's Left Coast

Mid-Century a la Mode

Mid-Century a la Mode, 20″x30″ “Mid-Century ranch houses abound in the Upper Midwest,” says artist Elizabeth G Fagan. “They echo the designs of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie style.” Contact Fagan for purchase options. Contact Elizabeth […]

Life by Lake Michigan's Left CoastJan 19, 20223:36 PM2022-05-15
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Four Mares, Thin Ice © Elizabeth G Fagan, lakemichigansleftcoast.com, Lake Michigan's Left Coast

Four Mares Thin Ice

Four Mares, Thin Ice, 8″x10″ In her work, artist Elizabeth G Fagan aims to promote connection with animals. “All creatures deserve our respect,” says Fagan, a life-long animal lover. This art depicts four draft mares […]

Great Lake by Lake Michigan's Left CoastJan 18, 202212:15 PM2022-01-26
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Great Lakes Beach Taupe and Gray © Elizabeth G Fagan, lakemichigansleftcoast.com, Lake Michigan's Left Coast

Great Lakes Beach Taupe & Gray

Great Lakes Beach Taupe & Gray, 8″x10″ & 16″x20″ High surf on the Great Lakes leaves behind an unending supply of rounded stones. “I am an amateur geologist,” says artist Elizabeth G. Fagan. “My favorite […]

Great Lake by Lake Michigan's Left CoastJan 16, 202210:28 AM2022-01-26
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Dark Afternoon, Lake Michigan © Elizabeth G Fagan, lakemichigansleftcoast.com, Lake Michigan's Left Coast

Dark Afternoon, Lake Michigan

Dark Afternoon, Lake Michigan, 8″x8″ “A Great Lake is a massive wilderness that’s different every day, every season,” says artist Elizabeth G Fagan. “Sometimes Lake Michigan is simply a horizontal line—the point at which air […]

Life by Lake Michigan's Left CoastJan 15, 202212:38 AM2022-05-10
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Skulls of extinct Permian amphibians and reptiles fossilized into chert and sandstone by Elizabeth G Fagan, lakemichigansleftcoast.com, Lake Michigans Left Coast

Extinction is Forever

Extinction is Forever The bedrock of the western coast of Lake Michigan (aka Lake Michigan’s Left Coast) is Paleozoic limestone and dolomite. It dates from the Devonian Period (420–350 million years ago). Abundant in rocks […]

Rustic by Lake Michigan's Left CoastJan 11, 202212:20 PM2022-01-26
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Winter Sunset © Elizabeth G Fagan, lakemichigansleftcoast.com, Lake Michigan's Left Coast

Winter Sunset

Winter Sunset, 8″x12″ 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 affects […]

Portfolio by Lake Michigan's Left CoastJan 8, 202211:12 AM2022-02-22
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The Intruder © Elizabeth G Fagan, lakemichigansleftcoast.com, Lake Michigan's Left Coast

The Teens Arrived on Tuesday

The Teens Arrived on Tuesday The teens arrived on Tuesday Then a deep dive To single digits German Shepherd In heart-gouging crouch Frozen pads, three nights in a row No beach walk for Rosie We […]

Décor by Lake Michigan's Left CoastJan 6, 202211:52 AM2022-01-26

Deep Reddish Brown

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 […]

Life by Lake Michigan's Left CoastJan 5, 20224:22 PM2022-01-26
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Downy Woodpecker © Elizabeth G Fagan, lakemichigansleftcoast.com, Lake Michigan's Left Coast

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 […]

Portfolio by Lake Michigan's Left CoastJan 2, 202210:29 AM2022-02-22
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Lake Michigan Erosion, © Elizabeth G Fagan, lakemichigansleftcoast.com, Lake Michigan's Left Coast

Lake Michigan’s Rise & Fall

January Each of the Great Lakes has an annual rise and fall cycle driven by precipitation, snow melt, and evaporation. Evaporation rates vary with air and water temperatures. Annually, water levels follow a predictable pattern. […]

Portfolio by Lake Michigan's Left CoastJan 1, 20222:57 PM2022-02-28

Oprah.com Videos

Elizabeth G Fagan was a full-time employee of Oprah.com, Oprah Winfrey’s official website. She was promoted to manager of web development and worked for Ms. Winfrey for a total of five years. Background Ms. Winfrey’s […]

Décor by Lake Michigan's Left CoastJan 1, 202211:00 AM2022-01-26

Cerulean Blue

“Different seasons bring different moods to the Great Lakes region,” says artist Elizabeth G Fagan. “Pantone™ Cerulean Blue is the color of a cold winter sky on a sunny day.” Fagan sometimes uses Pantone colors […]

Great Lake by Lake Michigan's Left CoastDec 27, 20211:46 PM2021-12-24

Pastel Lake Rocks

Pastel Lake Rocks, 8″x10″ & 16″x20″ “A Great Lake is a massive wilderness that’s different every day, every season,” says artist Elizabeth G Fagan. “Sometimes Lake Michigan is simply a horizontal line—the point at which […]

Holiday by Lake Michigan's Left CoastDec 22, 202111:33 AM2021-12-18
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Happy Holidays © Elizabeth G Fagan, lakemichigansleftcoast.com, Lake Michigan's Left Coast

Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays, 5″x7″ Happy Holidays from artist Elizabeth G Fagan. “The holiday season is a great time for home décor,” says Fagan. “Have fun with it! For a few weeks, replace your year-round wall art […]

Décor by Lake Michigan's Left CoastDec 18, 202110:54 AM2021-12-18

Sap 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 […]

Holiday by Lake Michigan's Left CoastDec 15, 20212:17 PM2021-12-18
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Holiday Wishes © Elizabeth G Fagan, lakemichigansleftcoast.com, Lake Michigan's Left Coast

Holiday Wishes

Holiday Wishes, 5″x7″ Happy Holidays from artist Elizabeth G Fagan. “The holiday season is a great time for home décor,” says Fagan. “Have fun with it! For a few weeks, replace your year-round wall art […]

Décor by Lake Michigan's Left CoastDec 12, 202111:17 AM2022-03-23

Chili Pepper

“Different seasons bring different moods to the Great Lakes region,” says artist Elizabeth G Fagan. “Pantone™ Chili Pepper evokes the poinsettias that are ubiquitous in early December.” Fagan likes to use Pantone colors in her […]

Life by Lake Michigan's Left CoastDec 11, 20211:13 PM
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Sandhill Cranes © Elizabeth G Fagan, lakemichigansleftcoast.com, Lake Michigan's Left Coast

Sandhill Cranes

Sandhill Cranes, 12″x12″ Artist and life-long animal lover Elizabeth G Fagan aims to spread compassion for non-human life on Earth. “In Spring and Fall one can sometimes spot Sandhill Cranes in the fields, usually at […]

Backyard by Lake Michigan's Left CoastDec 11, 202111:57 AM2021-12-04
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Let It Snow on Cedars © Elizabeth G Fagan, lakemichigansleftcoast.com, Lake Michigan's Left Coast

Let It Snow on Cedars

Let It Snow on Cedars, 8″x12″ “Natural beauty abounds in our backyards…and beyond,” says artist Elizabeth G Fagan. “We just need to look for it.” Contact Fagan for prices and available media (eg unframed prints, […]

Rustic by Lake Michigan's Left CoastDec 9, 20211:31 PM2021-12-04
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Tiny Farm at Lake Michigan © Elizabeth G Fagan, lakemichigansleftcoast.com, Lake Michigan's Left Coast

Tiny Farm @ Lake Michigan

Tiny Farm @ Lake Michigan, 5″x7″ Artist Elizabeth G Fagan is inspired by the natural beauty of the Great Lakes region of North America. It’s a place where the four seasons annually create visual masterpieces. […]

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