St Francis Art Show

This past Saturday was the St. Francis Art Show. It was a juried event and the first Art Show I have been in. Although sales could have been better, it was a wonderful experience and a great opportunity for some exposure in the community. I was able to meet many of the local artists and to see how different people function in the art world. I would also like to thank my dad, Ray Popp, for helping me put together the display partitions that I used for the show. They were constructed of louvered doors (this was my bright idea) and dad helped me put them together. The over all look came off great and I was please with how they showed. Also not knowing what to expect from the show I was glad that they were so versatile and worked well to adjust to the situation. They also worked to show one of my faux finishes. The two center doors were white when I purchased them and rather than try to strip them down and stain them to match I chose to paint them and try to match the finish color. I think they were over all very successful.

Thank you to everyone that came out to support me in this event. It was so good to see so many familiar faces and to show them my paintings. The inspiration you all offered will go far to encourge me in my art work. I got a good feeling of what it is that people would like to see more of and which direction I would like to take with my paintings.

Keep watching and offering your feed back, I hope you will like what you see.

Cedar Farm
8x10 Oil on Masonite

This painting is of a farm near Cedar, Michigan just off S. Lake Shore Drive. We were out for a fall color drive and this cow was very fascinated and curious with me.

Antique Porcelain Pitcher Still Life

8x10 Oil on Masonite

These paintings are both available framed at Evergreen Gallery.

Robert H Manning Memorial Light, Empire Beach Park
9x12 Oil on Masonite

This painting is from a photo I took at the Empire Beach Park on Lake Michigan this past summer. The memorial light was dedicated to Robert Manning, a resident fisherman who always thought a lighthouse would help guide them home after fishing. The shadows were a challenge but I think they worked out well.

Beach Combing, 6x6 Oil on Masonite
No Longer Available

On Friday, Nov. 23rd and Sat. Nov. 24th, Evergreen Gallery will have a special event to lead into the Holidays. The Gallery will be giving away 12 pieces of art and my painting of the "Beach Combing" girl will be included in the raffle. If you get a chance to come in I will be at the Gallery from 4-7 p.m. on Friday November 23rd. This also coincides with many of the downtown festivities including the Community Tree Lighting and the arrival of Santa, all to take place at 5:45 p.m. on Fri. the 23rd.

Evergreen Gallery

I now have my paintings in the Evergreen Gallery, 108 E. Front Street near the Opera House in Downtown Traverse City. They currently have 7 of my framed pieces. If you get a chance, stop down and take a look at them. I will update you soon on an event they will be having soon at the Evergreen Gallery and possibly a chance to win one of my paintings.

Water Lily Palette

9x12 Oil on Masonite

Available at Evergreen Gallery

This painting was a fun one to do and got its name because I have learned how to use my palatte a little differently than I have before, introducing new colors and using some of the tubes of paint that I dug out of Grandma Bauer's paint box.

Rolling Centuries Historical Farm

9x12 Oil on Masonite

Available at Evergreen Gallery

This painting is of the Barns at the former State Hospital.

Lean on Me

6x6 Oil on Masonite

Not Available

Nicole and friend Bego at South Bar Lake near Lake Michigan. (This painting was given to my duaghter, Nicole for Christmas 2007 and is no longer available.)

Dunes at Sunset
6x6 Oil on Masonite

Black Flip Flops with Flowers on Top
6x6 Oil on Masonite

Beach Baby
6x6 Oil on Masonite
Not Available

Angie looking out to Silver Lake.

Sept. 11 Tribute

...and Liberty. - Sept. 11th Tribute
6x6 Oil on Masonite
Not Available

This painting is of my daughter, Danielle. She was dressed so patriotic so I did the Sept. 11 tribute. (It was given to her for Christmas 2007.)

Joe T's Garden

6x6 Oil on Masonite

One of our favorite places for Sunday dinner, the Patio Gardens at Joe T. Garcia's Restaurant in Fort Worth, Texas.

Beachcombing Girl
6x6 Oil on Masonite
No Longer Available

A favorite northern Michigan Scene.

#5 Ball in the Rack - Framed

Billiards Balls (Gold Stripe in Front) - Framed

5x7 Acrylic on Masonite

Available at Evergreen Gallery

Miniature Landscape with Stream and Willow Tree
2x3 Oil in Frame (Overall size 91/2x10 1/2)

Angel Stone
6x6 Oil on Masonite - Framed

SOLD

Pear Pair

Pear Miniatures

3x3 Oil on Masonite

Up North Summer

8x9 Oil on Masonite

This is a slightly different version of the 6x6 painting called Up North Retreat. It was originally photographed on Silver Lake.

Imagine Faith

8x10 Oil on Masonite

This painting is of "Imagine That" located on 14th St. at the end of Pine Street in Traverse City. I don't know what the original church was but the view down Pine Street is unique.

Framed Paintings Available

Three Red Cherries

SOLD

6x6 Oil on Masonite - Framed

Scarecrow Field
5x7 Oil on Masonite

This is a somewhat whimisical scarecrow watching over his field on an autumn afternoon.

Apple Pair
5x7 Oil on Masonite
Available at Evergreen Gallery

This pair of apples is from an abandoned orchard near our home. The apples looked so perfect hanging in the late day sun.

Jeff's Boots

6x6 Oil on Masonite - Framed

SOLD

This was a fun but difficult painting of my cousins boots. The ties and shadows made it a tricky painting but a lot of fun.

Chinese Soy Jar
6x6 Oil on Masonite - Framed

This is a large chinese pot that I got while working at the World Trade Center in Dallas. It is an antique and made a fun painting that you could display at any time.

Best Seat oF'all II
8x10 Oil on Masonite

SOLD

This is a larger version of the 6x6 panel I did of this scene on Silver Lake in front of the Old Silver Lake Inn. The two adirondack chairs sitting waiting among the gorgeous colors of the towering maple trees.

My Pumpkin
6x6 Oil on Masonite
SOLD

This painting is of a little girl that I photographed locally. I thought she fit perfectly in the pumpkin patch.

Black Cherries for Gladhander

Black Cherries - Framed
6x6 Oil on Masonite
SOLD



This painting is done of local cherries for which this area is noted. It gives a good idea of what these 6x6 panels look like framed. This painting was done for the Gladhander Silent Auction to benefit the Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools. You can bid on this item at the upcoming event or contact me for more information.

New Paintings at The Red Dresser

These are new paintings that are being displayed at The Red Dresser in Traverse City. It is located off Garland St. between Hall St. and Grandview Pkwy. (The Warehouse District?) They are available for purchase there or by contacting me.


Best Seat oF'all
6x6 Oil on Masonite


This painting is from a scene on Silver Lake in front of the Old Silver Lake Inn. The chairs looked like the perfect place to view the everchanging fall colors.

Up North Retreat

6x6 Oil on Masonite

SOLD

This is the 1st in the Cottages of Silver Lake Series. The serene setting and the colored towels remind me of summers spent on the lake. It is a cottage on the East side of Silver Lake.

Sunrise Cabin

6x6 Oil on Masonite

This is the 2nd in the Cottages of Silver Lake Series. It is a very small cottage close to the water. It is actually painted brown and looks very dark but I have wondered how much brighter it would look in a lighter color. Now I know. I have always thought it would be the perfect remote weekend location sitting so close to the water.

Picking the Best Pumpkin
6x6 Oil on Masonite
SOLD

This was from a photo taken at the Farmers Market in TC. The little boy wanted to find the best one to bring home.

Harvest Gourds
6x6 Oil on Masonite

These gourds were at the local Farmers Market in TC. The colors and textures made a wonderful compositition to paint and quite a challenge.

Pumpkin Pile 1
6x6 Oil on Masonite
SOLD

Pumpkin Pile 2
6x6 Oil on Masonite

Pumpkin Pile 3
6x6 Oil on Masonite

Vine Ripe Tomato
6x6 Oil on Masonite

Fall Reflections on the Lake
6x6 Oil on Masonite

Red Boat House
6x6 Oil on Masonite

In the Past

These are some of my earlier works. Testing the Waters - 1994
16x20 Oil on Stretched Canvas

These are my three oldest daughters. They were dipping their feet in the water of a local creek but I couldn't resist putting them in this beautiful garden.

Azalea Riverbed - 1994
16x12 Oil on Stretched Canvas

This is one of my favorite paintings. I love the serenity of the still waters of the river and the country cottage in the distace.

Grandma's Inspiration - 1993
24x20 Oil on Stretched Canvas

My Grandmother, Jean Bauer, did a painting years ago of a pot of geraniums that faded into darkness. I always loved that painting and it was my inspiration for this painting of begonias on a patio.

Dolls and Bears - 1993
20x16 Oil on Stretched Canvas