Paddling Upstream, 11″x14″ “As a rule, I don’t do people,” says artist Elizabeth G Fagan. “Except in the case of Paddling Upstream. It’s a self-portrait.” Among its hues, Paddling Upstream features Sherwin-Williams paint colors Juniper […]
Tag: April
April brings wet, muddy Spring along Lake Michigan’s Left Coast. Average high is 50°F, low 38°F, with 7 days of rain—or Winter’s last snows. Afternoons start to stretch into hours that not too long ago belonged to the evening dark.
Naval
Paint retailer Sherwin-Williams says Color of the Year Naval (SW 6244) is a rich navy that creates a calm and grounding environment infused with quiet confidence. “And while you may think Navy’s been done before—it’s […]
Indigo Buntings
Indigo Buntings, 5″x7″ Artist Elizabeth G Fagan aims to spread compassion for non-human life on Earth through her work. “Indigo Buntings are among the most colorful birds that appear at my backyard feeder,” says Fagan, […]
Spring Fog
Spring Fog, 11″x14″ “Lake Michigan’s Left Coast is subject to deep fogs year-round,” says artist Elizabeth G Fagan. “Fog brings an otherworldy appeal to the old and abandoned farmhouses and barns that dot the landscape.” […]
Extinction is Forever
Extinction is Forever Lake Michigan’s Left Coast reveals Paleozoic limestone and dolomite dating to the Devonian Period (420–350 million years ago). Abundant in rocks from the Paleozoic are fossilized brachiopods, marine animals with upper and lower […]
Spring Storm
Spring Storm, 11″x14″ “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 single […]
Fuchsia Rose
“Different seasons bring different moods to the Great Lakes region,” continues Fagan. “Fuchsia Rose anticipates the color of Spring blooms.” Fagan sometimes uses Pantone colors in her work. “My use of defined colors makes it […]
Lake Rocks Flowing Water
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 […]
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 […]
Lake Michigan's Left Coast 