The Downriver Council for the Arts’ (DCA) presents Artscape, an in-person and on-line exhibit! Hover over the image to read the description. Click to the left or right to scroll through the entire show. Even more art is on display in our main gallery. If you are interested in purchasing a piece, please contact the DCA at 734-720-0671 or dc4arts@downriverarts.org

Thank you to all the artists who submitted art into this exhibit!

American Lotus, Lake Erie Metropark (Copy) — American Lotus, Lake Erie Metropark

Alex Gilford | American Lotus, Lake Erie Metropark | Oil on canvas panel | 11” x 14” | $185
By packing-up my easel and painting in parks, preserves, and wildlife refuges, I utilize them in a minimally invasive way. Through the practice of art as an outdoor activity, it is a goal of mine to strengthen the relationship between the arts and the natural and cultural heritage that these places preserve. In addition to benefiting Downriver Council for the Arts, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of these paintings will go to the International Wildlife Refuge

Beaver Stumps, Lake Erie Metropark (Copy) — Beaver Stumps, Lake Erie Metropark

Alex Gilford | Beaver Stumps, Lake Erie Metropark | Oil on canvas | 11” x 14” | $545
By packing-up my easel and painting in parks, preserves, and wildlife refuges, I utilize them in a minimally invasive way. Through the practice of art as an outdoor activity, it is a goal of mine to strengthen the relationship between the arts and the natural and cultural heritage that these places preserve. In addition to benefiting Downriver Council for the Arts, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of these paintings will go to the International Wildlife Refuge

Mute & Trumpeter Swans, Humbug Marsh (Copy) — Mute & Trumpeter Swans, Humbug Marsh

Alex Gilford | Mute & Trumpeter Swans, Humbug Marsh | Oil on Gessobord | 11” x 14” | $365
By packing-up my easel and painting in parks, preserves, and wildlife refuges, I utilize them in a minimally invasive way. Through the practice of art as an outdoor activity, it is a goal of mine to strengthen the relationship between the arts and the natural and cultural heritage that these places preserve. In addition to benefiting Downriver Council for the Arts, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of these paintings will go to the International Wildlife Refuge

White-tailed Deer at Fix Unit, Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge (Copy) — White-tailed Deer at Fix Unit, Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge

Alex Gilford | White-tailed Deer at Fix Unit, Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge | Oil on canvas | 11” x 14” | $545
By packing-up my easel and painting in parks, preserves, and wildlife refuges, I utilize them in a minimally invasive way. Through the practice of art as an outdoor activity, it is a goal of mine to strengthen the relationship between the arts and the natural and cultural heritage that these places preserve. In addition to benefiting Downriver Council for the Arts, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of these paintings will go to the International Wildlife Refuge

Willow, Lake Erie Metropark (Copy) — Willow, Lake Erie Metropark

Alex Gilford | Willow, Lake Erie Metropark | Oil on canvas | 11” x 14” | $545
By packing-up my easel and painting in parks, preserves, and wildlife refuges, I utilize them in a minimally invasive way. Through the practice of art as an outdoor activity, it is a goal of mine to strengthen the relationship between the arts and the natural and cultural heritage that these places preserve. In addition to benefiting Downriver Council for the Arts, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of these paintings will go to the International Wildlife Refuge

Apple Orchard (Copy) — Apple Orchard

Vivian Longfellow | Apple Orchard | plein air oil | 19” x 15” | $300
I am a watercolorist and oil painter. These are all painted in oil on location, plein air.
http://vivianlongfellowartist.blogspot.com/

Gardens at Heritage Park, Taylor (Copy) — Gardens at Heritage Park, Taylor

Vivian Longfellow | Gardens at Heritage Park, Taylor | plein air oil | 11” x 14” | $275
I am a watercolorist and oil painter. These are all painted in oil on location, plein air.
http://vivianlongfellowartist.blogspot.com/

Lee Road at Lake Erie (Copy) — Lee Road at Lake Erie

Vivian Longfellow | Lee Road at Lake Erie | plein air oil | 11” x 14” | $275
I am a watercolorist and oil painter. These are all painted in oil on location, plein air.
http://vivianlongfellowartist.blogspot.com/

The Cove at Lake Erie (Copy) — The Cove at Lake Erie

Vivian Longfellow | The Cove at Lake Erie | plein air oil | 11” x 14” | $275
I am a watercolorist and oil painter. These are all painted in oil on location, plein air.
http://vivianlongfellowartist.blogspot.com/

West Croft Gardens, Grosse Ile (Copy) — West Croft Gardens, Grosse Ile

Vivian Longfellow | West Croft Gardens, Grosse Ile | plein air oil | 9” x 12” | $200
I am a watercolorist and oil painter. These are all painted in oil on location, plein air.
http://vivianlongfellowartist.blogspot.com/

Playing at Bishop Park (Copy) — Playing at Bishop Park

Kristen Esterline | Playing at Bishop Park | Framed Watercolor Print | 16x20 matted to 11x14 | $100
Kristen is a watercolor artist who grew up in Metro-Detroit and has lived downriver for over 20 years. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, painting, nature photography and horseback riding.

Kayaking Under the Stars (Copy) — Kayaking Under the Stars

Kristen Esterline | Kayaking Under the Stars | Framed Watercolor Print | 16x20 matted to 11x14 | $100
Kristen is a watercolor artist who grew up in Metro-Detroit and has lived downriver for over 20 years. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, painting, nature photography and horseback riding.

Chilling Out at Elizabeth Park (Copy) — Chilling Out at Elizabeth Park

Kristen Esterline | Chilling Out at Elizabeth Park | Framed Watercolor Print | 16x20 matted to 11x14 | $100
Kristen is a watercolor artist who grew up in Metro-Detroit and has lived downriver for over 20 years. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, painting, nature photography and horseback riding.

Hot Day on the River (Copy) — Hot Day on the River

Laura Taylor | Hot Day on the River | Acrylic | 8x10 | $40
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Red Maple (Copy) — Red Maple

Laura Taylor | Red Maple | Acrylic | 9x12 | $35
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Leaning on the Huron (Copy) — Leaning on the Huron

Laura Taylor | Leaning on the Huron | Acrylic | 11x14 | $35
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Grand Canyon at Dusk (Copy) — Grand Canyon at Dusk

Theresa Lannen | Grand Canyon at Dusk | Oil on canvas | 24x 30 | $1725
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Red Rock Canyon, Colorado (Copy) — Red Rock Canyon, Colorado

Theresa Lannen | Red Rock Canyon, Colorado | Oil on canvas | 30x40 | $2400
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Vermont Sunset (Copy) — Vermont Sunset

Theresa Lannen | Vermont Sunset | Oil on canvas | 11x14 | $200
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Hastings Hay Bales (Copy) — Hastings Hay Bales

Theresa Lannen | Hastings Hay Bales | Oil on canvas | 14x14 | $300
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Hastings Dawn (Copy) — Hastings Dawn

Theresa Lannen | Hastings Dawn | Oil on canvas | 11x14 | $250
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