September’s sunny afternoons of low humidity are among the year’s most treasured. High 70°F, low 57°F, 7 days of rain. The start of Fall characteristically creates longer shadows and the turning of the leaves for which the Great Lakes region is famous.
Cedar Creek, 12″x12″ “Twenty miles north of Milwaukee, Cedarburg, Wisconsin is a popular tourist destination,” says artist Elizabeth G Fagan. “Its quaint shops, accommodations, and annual festivals draw visitors year-round.” The town of 11,500 residents […]
The Intruder, 5″x7″ “Sometimes the moon is so full, it’s like an intruder over your shoulder,” says artist Elizabeth G Fagan. Fagan is inspired by the natural beauty of the Great Lakes region on North […]
Robbie, 8″x8″ Artist and life-long animal lover Elizabeth G Fagan aims to spread compassion for our fellow creatures on planet Earth. “At the county fair, Robbie the Rooster was a spectacle,” says Fagan. Contact Elizabeth […]
“Different seasons bring different moods to the Great Lakes region,” says artist Elizabeth G Fagan. “Pantone Blue Turquoise reminds me of the Great Lakes in late summer.” Fagan likes to use Pantone colors in her […]
Gray Squirrel, 8″x8″ Artist and life-long animal lover Elizabeth G Fagan aims to spread compassion for our fellow creatures on planet Earth. “Gray squirrels are familiar denizens of back yards in the Great Lakes region,” […]
Sunset, September, 20″x30″ 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. It’s a serene […]
Autumn Yellow, 12″x18″ “In Autumn, maple leaves bring shades from dazzling yellow to blood red to the Great Lakes region,” says artist Elizabeth G Fagan. “With its abundant sunshine and low humidity, Fall is the […]
Autumn Glory, 5″x7″ “When I lived in Chicago I grew Morning Glories on a trellis in my tiny back yard. They bloomed abundantly in September,” says artist Elizabeth G Fagan. Contact Fagan for prices and […]
Elizabeth G Fagan wrote this essay in memory of her husband. See more essays September 14 Today is your birthday. Years ago, we celebrated at our Chicago 3-flat. It was a beautiful day. It was […]
Precambrian Greenstone The Canadian Shield constitutes the largest mass of exposed Precambrian rock on the face of the Earth. Extending into Minnesota and Wisconsin, the Canadian Shield is a collage of rock categories. One type […]
Pines & Birches, 8″x8″ “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, framed prints, […]
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 […]
Survivor, 12″x18″ “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, framed prints, canvases, and […]
“Color gives me joy as I work,” says artist Elizabeth G Fagan. “LMLC Primary Colors is a collection of pure bright tones.” Fagan frequently uses defined palettes. “My use of defined colors makes it easy […]
Asters, 8″x12″ “In Autumn, wild asters bring shades of purple to the Great Lakes countryside,” says artist Elizabeth G Fagan. “With its abundant sunshine and low humidity, Fall is the best season along Lake Michigan’s […]
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” >>> September Landscaping with Wisconsin […]
“Different seasons bring different moods to the Great Lakes region,” says artist Elizabeth G Fagan. “Pantone Tiger Lily anticipates the colors of Autumn foliage in our hardwood forests.” Fagan likes to use Pantone colors in […]
Lake Michigan's Left Coast 