Fort Pulaski National Monument

May 15, 2022

One of the most wonderful things about being an artist is the research. Delivering a painting gave me the opportunity to visit Fort Pulaski National Monument. It is between Wilmington Island and Tybee Island in Georgia. So happy to find myself there on a blue, blue day! I am inspired. There will be paintings! Here are just a couple of the photos of a spectacular day of research and inspiration.

The Flag was at half mast to memorialize the one million lives lost to COVID 19
Will get to use all my blues on this one!
Look at those clouds! Can’t wait to sit and observe them closely with a brush in my hand.
Robert with a group of archeologists who found an old kitchen.

If you get the chance to visit Fort Pulaski National Monument, it is well worth you time. The folks there were super nice and you can tell they are great caretakers. Lots of history and pristine landscape. Maybe I will see you there. Look for me; I’m the one with the easel! : )

Thank you for visiting with me,

Michel

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10 Comments

  1. Roberrt McNinch on May 15, 2022 at 9:32 am

    I think this Park was beautiful and well maintained. The fort was very interesting along with seeing the people working on the archeological site .



    • Michel McNinch on May 15, 2022 at 8:46 pm

      And fun! So beautiful. Had a good time.



  2. Ann on May 15, 2022 at 10:28 am

    I’m living vicariously through all your travels Michel! Keep on keeping on! Your friend Ann



    • Michel McNinch on May 15, 2022 at 8:47 pm

      Hey Ann! It was fun being out in a beautiful landscape. Would love to see you.



    • Susan Burns on May 17, 2022 at 12:12 am

      Hi Michel, you know how much I love to paint skies.! Ray and I must make a trip to that little piece of heaven on earth. Thanks for the inspiration!



  3. Virginia Donovan on May 15, 2022 at 1:45 pm

    How I wish it were closer to where I live!!! Anxious to see the paintings!
    Virignia



    • Michel McNinch on May 15, 2022 at 8:48 pm

      Came home and got started right away. Working in value only right now, just blocking in.
      I have a great guest room if you are ever this way! : )



  4. Jimmy Lee on May 15, 2022 at 6:29 pm

    Janet and I had the opportunity to visit the fort. Beautiful location and fabulous history
    Makes me want to go back. Too bad I feel Charleston calling. Love reading you storys



    • Michel McNinch on May 15, 2022 at 8:50 pm

      We had a fabulous day. Just my kinda sky. Big fluffy clouds and ten blues. : )



  5. Tina on May 16, 2022 at 8:46 am

    And I do believe you have already named that one particular paining! All the blues! I absolutely love them all, but that one speaks to me! That one and the cool pic of Robert talking to the archaeologists! How “Robert” is that?!



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