I did this watercolor of a fish based on the 1953 Fisherman’s Picnic button. My artwork appears on the 2006 button and will also be on the street banners. Check back for pictures the first week of August!

The Fisherman’s Picnic Dates back to 1928

The event that draws most people to this community is the Fisherman’s Picnic. It is held annually in Grand Marais in Agust. Its name comes from the fact that it was originally started by commercial fishermen and their families. The first picnic was held in Tofte on August 26, 1928. This was a gathering of fishermen and their families who had brought their lunch.

Thousands of people converge on Grand Marais each year for the big event. Attractions include; fishburger stand, sidewalk sales, fish toss, minnow races, log sawing, boat parade, land parade and more.

The Lions Club International took over sponsorship of the picnic in the 1950’s.

I did this watercolor of a fish based on the 1953 Fisherman’s Picnic button. My artwork appears on the 2006 button and will also be on the street banners. Check back for pictures the first week of August!

The Fisherman’s Picnic Dates back to 1928

The event that draws most people to this community is the Fisherman’s Picnic. It is held annually in Grand Marais in Agust. Its name comes from the fact that it was originally started by commercial fishermen and their families. The first picnic was held in Tofte on August 26, 1928. This was a gathering of fishermen and their families who had brought their lunch.

Thousands of people converge on Grand Marais each year for the big event. Attractions include; fishburger stand, sidewalk sales, fish toss, minnow races, log sawing, boat parade, land parade and more.

The Lions Club International took over sponsorship of the picnic in the 1950’s.

I’ve been painting some new work to have at the Grand Marais Arts Festival July 8 and 9. I’ll be in booth #17, so please stop by and say hi! I’ll have mostly cards available at the booth… both photo cards and original painted cards, like these two floral watercolors.

As I usually do, I shot pictures of the Hjordis rounding the breakwall and coming back into the harbor the other day. I miss the red sails, but the dark purple has a sinister quality that I like, too. The ship looms like a pirate ship to me now. I shot this picture while sipping a latte at the Java Moose. I love the playful posture of the tourists (moreso in other pictures I shot at the time, where someone was swinging from the base of the lighthouse), the angle of the sail compared to the angle of the lower lighthouse steps. The Hjordis and the the lighthouse are Grand Marais icons. I never tire of looking at them.

As I usually do, I shot pictures of the Hjordis rounding the breakwall and coming back into the harbor the other day. I miss the red sails, but the dark purple has a sinister quality that I like, too. The ship looms like a pirate ship to me now. I shot this picture while sipping a latte at the Java Moose. I love the playful posture of the tourists (moreso in other pictures I shot at the time, where someone was swinging from the base of the lighthouse), the angle of the sail compared to the angle of the lower lighthouse steps. The Hjordis and the the lighthouse are Grand Marais icons. I never tire of looking at them.

Beauty can be found in the most unlikely places. Recently I was by the drainage ditch behind my house (I call it a creek), and I noticed this reflection on the last little bit of water remaining. I think it’s beautiful.

Beauty can be found in the most unlikely places. Recently I was by the drainage ditch behind my house (I call it a creek), and I noticed this reflection on the last little bit of water remaining. I think it’s beautiful.

I took this photo in my garden the other day. I’m just happy that summer is here, flowers are blooming, the sun is shining. This is always a busy time of year for me, but I love it.