Studio Stories

Water's Edge, a 30x40 oil painting by Christi Dreese depicting a lone tree overlooking the Lake Michigan shoreline near Grand Haven, Michigan

Studio Stories: Finding Beauty at Water's Edge

A quiet October morning. Record-high Lake Michigan. Steep sand cliffs and a shoreline transformed by erosion. What began as a simple walk with my camera became one of my favorite...

Studio Stories: Finding Beauty at Water's Edge

A quiet October morning. Record-high Lake Michigan. Steep sand cliffs and a shoreline transformed by erosion. What began as a simple walk with my camera became one of my favorite...

Peace of Mind Is Found at the Lake

Peace of Mind Is Found at the Lake

Studio Story No. 1: How an unplanned drive along Northern Michigan's Tunnel of Trees with my daughter became the inspiration for my latest oil painting.

Peace of Mind Is Found at the Lake

Studio Story No. 1: How an unplanned drive along Northern Michigan's Tunnel of Trees with my daughter became the inspiration for my latest oil painting.