"Mackinac Island - Dock Stories" Oil Painting on Canvas. Artist Christi Dreese

"Mackinac Island- Dock Stories", with its sleek wood and classic lines, evokes a sense of nostalgia and timelessness. Its presence on the shimmering waters of the harbor serves as a gentle reminder of the island's rich history and maritime heritage. In the background, the soft hum of conversations and laughter from the nearby restaurant adds a lively ambiance to the scene. The painting captures not just a moment, but an entire atmosphere—the gentle breeze carrying the scent of fresh lake air, the vibrant colors reflecting off the water, and the serene pace of island life. Each brushstroke invites the viewer to step into this enchanting world, to explore and savor the simple pleasures that Mackinac Island offers.

"Mackinac Island -Dock Stories"

Original Oil on Canvas

30" x 40"x.75" 

Shipping & Presentation

This original painting will be carefully packaged and shipped stretched and ready to hang.

Original paintings up to 30 × 48 inches are typically shipped stretched and ready to hang. Larger works may be removed from their stretcher bars and shipped rolled for safer and more economical transport.

Custom framing options are also available upon request.

About the Artist

Christi Dreese is a Michigan contemporary impressionist artist whose paintings are inspired by the landscapes, shorelines and natural beauty of the Great Lakes region. Her distinctive painting style combines expressive brushwork, rich color and glimpses of dark underpainting to create landscapes filled with movement, depth and light.

Each original Dreese painting is created individually in the artist’s Michigan studio and is one of a kind.