Blog :: Melanie Parke & Richard Kooyman

Workshop Retreat is full.

mprk — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:23:02 +0000

The Oil Painting Workshop/Retreat at Camp Tosebo with Melanie Parke and Richard Kooyman has been filled. Send us your email and postal address if you would like to be notified of future classes in 2009.

North Manitou Island

mprk — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:15:56 +0000

Richard and Melanie have been painting and hiking on North Manitou Island part of the Lake Michigan Archipelago. An island rich in history and beauty that is Northwestern Michigan at its best. Look for many paintings of the area in future posts.

'Nature Interpreted' at the Emily Amy Gallery in Atlanta

mprk — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:55:46 +0000

Richard Kooyman will show new paintings, part of his 'Garden Series', in a group exhibition called 'Nature Intrepreted' at the new Emily Amy Gallery in Atlanta Georgia Nov. 7- December 19, 2008
For more information visit …The Emily Amy Gallery Website

'New Paintings' opens this weekend.

mprk — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:26:48 +0000

This weekend will be the 9th Annual Exhibition entitled 'New Paintings' by Melanie Parke and Richard Kooyman at The Old Art Building in Leland. The exhibition will be August 8,9,10 with an opening reception Friday August 8th from 5-8pm. Hours for Saturday and Sunday are 10-5. The Old Art Building is located on main street in Leland.

Melanie Parke New Landscapes

mprk — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 22:03:19 +0000

Melanie Parke Bohemian Whaleback 24' x 24" o/c 2008
We are happy to once again add new paintings to the website with the addition of 8 new Landscapes by Melanie Parke, all of which will be in her exhibition in Leland, Michigan opening this Friday from 5-8pm.(see previous posts for details.)

New Landscapes, Florals and Works on Paper

mprk — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 11:27:41 +0000

New Landscape, Florals and Works on Paper by Melanie Parke and Richard Kooyman will be exhibited at the 9th Annual Summer Exhibition at the Old Art Building in Leland August 8,9,and 10. The opening reception will be Friday August 8th from 5-8. 10-5 on Saturday and Sunday.

9th annual Old Art Building Exhibition

mprk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:58:49 +0000

Melanie Parke Farm Cluster 36" x36" 2008

The Old Art Building in Leland Michigan will be the location once again for the 9th annual summer exhibition of new work by Melanie Parke and Richard Kooyman. Dates for the exhibition will be August 8,9,10 with an opening reception Friday August 8th from 5-8pm. Hours for Saturday and Sunday are 10-5. The Old Art Building is located on main street in Leland. For more information or if you'd like to schedule a special preview of the work please call 231 889 6134 or email us at info@ parkekooyman.com

Visit our Studios

mprk — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:44:41 +0000

Our studios are open and the grounds are in full bloom. Open daily by appointment. Call 231.889.6134

Painting Retreat

mprk — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:33:16 +0000

There are only a couple spots left for the September Painting workshop/retreat with Richard Kooyman and Melanie Parke September 25-28th. If you would like to reserve one of them email us at
…info@parkekooyman.com or call 231-889-6134.

Parke/Kooyman at Tvedten Fine Art

mprk — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:10:01 +0000

A Summer exhibition of new work by Melanie Parke and Richard Kooyman opens at the Tvedten Fine Art Gallery in Harbor Springs Michigan Thursday July 10. The show will include new paintings in oil and gouache on paper. Tvedten Fine art is located at 284 E. Third Street in Harbor Springs. Call 231-526-2299 or email tfa@att.net for more information.