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Monthly Archives: July 2007

Leland Exhibition


New Studio Roof

Melanies studio building is a old general store /community building over 100 years old. Finally the 'over 100 year old' shingles proved too much for the roof structure so off it needs to come. We are fortunate to have a accomplished restorer working his magic and making things right for the next generation. During all [...]

Chief Studios Gardens


Parke Kooyman Annual Leland Exhibit

We are excited to annouce the dates for our annual summer show at the Old Art Building in Leland, Michigan. This years show is titled 'New Oils and Works on Paper' and will be the first time both of us will be showing gouaches on paper along with oils. This is our big yearly summer [...]

Elberta Vista

Richard Kooyman Elberta Vista oil on canvas,12 x 24, 2007

Kooyman gouache on paper

Richard Kooyman Dark Woods gouache on paper, (image) 50×41

Melaine Parke Fishtown Series

Melanie Parke Fishtown Birdseye oil on canvas, 6" x 12", 2007

Richard Kooyman / The Lake Michigan Paintings Opens July 7th

July 7th will be the date for the opening of Richard Kooymans series 'The Lake Michigan Paintings' at Betsie Bay Furniture in Frankfort, Michigan. Having lived in Frankfort for manys years he is intimately familiar with the shore line of Frankfort. This will be a unique opprotunity to view a body of work dealing [...]

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