SPECIAL CARD SALE

Just in time for Mother’s Day: all cards are on sale at the special price of 6 for $15. See my website for a complete gallery listing of designs available. All cards are blank inside so that you may use them for any occasion.

CURRENT PROJECTS

Now that my studio is somewhat back to normal after construction in adjoining rooms, I am making the most of my time by working on new designs for Mackinac Island and the Grand Traverse/Leelanau area: beaches, boats, barns, cherries, and flowers. As I was painting this little garden basket I thought of my trip to France in September a few years back. If I ever go again, I’d like to make the trip in springtime…April in Paris would be charming!

PRESENTATIONS

During March, which was designated as READING MONTH throughout Michigan, I did my part to promote reading in the local schools. I was invited to speak to over 400 children in Kindergarten through fifth grade classes about how reading played such a vital role in my development as an author of three books. My favorite question came from a Kindergartner: “What would you do if you ran out of paper and you still had more story to tell?”

UPCOMING EVENTS

For the first time, I will be staying on Mackinac Island during three days of the Lilac Festival which is June 11-20. I am looking forward to taking in many of the events and painting on location. From November to May I paint in my studio using reference photos I’ve taken the previous summer, so painting en plein air (in the fresh air) is a real treat and something I look forward to after a long winter.

MACKINAC ISLAND MEDITATIONS makes a great gift for Mother’s Day! People are also telling me they use my book as a jumping off point for discussions in their small groups at church. Even though I did not win this year’s competition for the Writer’s Digest Annual International Self-Published Book Awards contest, which Judge #54 called “fierce,” here’s what he or she had to say about my book: “…remarkable artistic work. The pages are filled with colorful art and inspirational words of wisdom.” You may order the book through my website or email me directly: marylou@maryloupeters.com.

QUOTE FOR THE MONTH

“Love your soul,” is wisdom from a tea bag tag…I have no idea who said it, but it’s good advice for all of us. That’s why I occasionally take a “feed my soul” day and do something quiet or creative or out of the ordinary. As the days get longer and busier, I must remember to do that. It’s reviving!