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). […]
Tag: March
March sees melting snow and winds bearing the scent of Spring. High 41°F, low 29F°, rain or snow 6 days. Daylight Saving Time means longer afternoons. Spring Equinox is the harbinger of warmer days.
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 […]
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 […]
Lake Michigan's Left Coast 