Thursday, October 8, 2009

Friday, September 11, 2009

Monday, September 7, 2009

Bill Murcko's Reception Photos and Photos of the Show

Work in Progress from
Bill's next show

Main Wall in Gallery


Murcko Pieces in Gallery

More of Murcko Show


More of Murcko Portraits


And More Murcko Portraits

Roger Humphrey playing classical guitar


Jeanette Doud with Don Andress


Jack with the Honorable Mayor Margaret Doud

Portraits of Eddie and Dave


Mingling Guests


More mingling guests

More of Bill's Work

Betty Murcko, Don Andress, Karen Mendes, Bill Murcko and some island visitors

Bill chatting with island resident Mary and her family

Betty Murcko talking with Don "Duck" Andress



Steve Rilenge, Anne Spitzer and other island residents

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Show and Reception for Bill Murcko Saturday Sept 5 from 4-7:30pm

Hi there, we will be having a show and reception for Mackinac Island's exceptional portrait artist Bill Murcko on Saturday Sept 5th from 4-7:30pm. Come and meet Bill and have a drink and something to nosh on. We look forward to seeing you. Some of his new work will be displayed, as well as works in progress.

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

The Duck gets painted

Don "Duck" Andress in his native attire getting a portrait done by Bill Murcko

Noel and a happy customer with the paintings she bought

Diane Neyer's newest fans, the Boiko family.



Monday, August 17, 2009

Noel and Bill

Noel and Bill painting

The painting of Don Andress progressing.

Another finished painting of Don Andress, isn't this amazing?



Sunday, August 2, 2009

Bill Murcko Paints at the Gallery

The next masterpiece of Bill's, a portrait of Don "Duck" Andress, the grandson of Chief Mackinac and an island resident.

Closeup of the painting.

Sunday, July 26, 2009

Another Murcko Fan

Thank you to Delia from California for taking home this beautiful Murcko painting. Bill had mentioned that it was one of his favorites and Delia has a wonderful eye to pick this one out from all the great ones in the gallery. I hope you enjoy it for many years to come. Thanks for your business!

Bill Murcko Fans

The Hansen family with their new Bill Murcko painting. Look how happy they are. This is their first original painting purchase and I think they chose wisely. Thank you so much for trusting us to sell you your first amazing work of art, we appreciate your business.


Hmm, this guy looks familiar. He has also chosen a Bill Murcko painting to make his own. Great choice if I do say so myself.

Saturday, July 25, 2009

More Noel Fans

More proof that art makes you happy. Look how happy they are. Thanks for your business!

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Noel's biggest (little) fans

Noel is painting in front of the gallery today and these are two of her biggest fans.

More happy customers

Thanks to Michael and Nancie from Illinois for purchasing this lovely Betty Bea painting of the Grand Hotel. I hope you enjoy it for many years to come. We appreciate your business!

Thanks to Deanna also from the Chicago area for not only buying this amazing Gail Hayton miniature of the Grand but for helping sell her friends on the Betty Bea Painting. Please come back and visit us soon.


Saturday, July 11, 2009

Mary Lou Peters at the Gallery today, Noel Skiba on Monday and Betty Bea Washburn on Thursday


Mary Lou Peters painting watercolors at the Gallery

Sunsets at Stonecliffe Week 4 Mary Lou Peters and Pato Margetic

Sun Setting at Stonecliffe

View From Inn at Stonecliffe

View from Inn at Stonecliffe


View from Inn at Stonecliffe


Patrons having fun


Patrons on the lawn


Patrons eating dinner and enjoying the music

Patrons on the portico eating, drinking and enjoying the art and music

Talking to Mary Lou Peters


Jeff Patton taking orders

Patrons on the lawn

Enjoying the music
Enjoying good conversation

Enjoying the company and the view


Pato Margetic


Pato Margetic

Mary Lou Peters painting

Mary Lou Peters painting


Paintings by Mary Lou Peters

Mackinac Island Harbor by Mary Lou Peters


Paintings by Mary Lou Peters

Mary Lou Peters' biggest fans

Mary Lou Peters painting


Mary Lou Peters


Enjoying the music on the lawn


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