The Painting on Location with Bob Fagan TV Series has proven to be a real hit... not only in Michigan, but all over the country. Painting on Location has now aired on over 100 PBS stations with new stations joining every week. The TV series has made Bob Fagan a popular watercolor artist in all the markets where his programs air.
When Bob Fagan and John Leben first began discussing the Painting on Location concept, they each had a different goal in mind. Bob wanted to show the excitement and adventure of an outdoor painting expedition in every episode, including all the wild and unexpected happenings of the day. John thought of the series as being an excellent vehicle for visiting and celebrating some of the most beautiful and unusual places in Michigan. What better way to show off Michigan than through the eyes of an artist. And, thought John, we can also learn a little about the history and attractions of each of the locations Bob paints.
The result of their collaboration is a multi-dimensional TV series... programs that are about adventure and travel as much as they are about watercolor painting. Now these excellent programs are available for libraries and schools to help inspire artists to paint and art lovers to travel and experience the beauties of our landscape.
The West Michigan Series
These 13 programs follow Bob Fagan on painting expeditions to some of the most beautiful and picturesque locations in Western Michigan where Bob sets up his easel to paint a skillful watercolor painting at each spot. Weather and circumstance don't stop Bob as he makes the happenings of the day an integral part of his paintings. You'll learn the fine points of watercolor painting and be entertained by Bob's antics as he chats with the locals and learns about the history of each location he visits.
101V - The McKamy House - Douglas102V - The City of Milwaukee - Elberta
103V - South Beach Lighthouse - S. Haven
104V - Fallasburg Covered Bridge - Fallasburg
105V - Lake Kalamazoo - Saugatuck
106V - River Scene - Manistee
107V - Coast Guard Station - Muskegon
108V - Old Lifeboat - Ludington
109V - Clock Tower - Holland
110V - Old Church - Douglas
111V - Old Fishing Boat - South Haven
112V - Bridge and Lighthouse - Charlevoix
113V - Art Fair - Saugatuck
Each Episode: $17.95
Complete 13-episode Series: $179.95
Select Any 3 Episodes: $49.95
13 30-minute episodes Starring Bob Fagan
Broadcast on over 100 public television stations across the United States and Canada
The Lighthouses of Michigan Series
Michigan boasts over 100 lighthouses on it's shores... more than any other State. These 13 programs follow Bob on a sailboat voyage around the edges of Michigan as Bob seeks out the most beautiful and historic lighthouses Michigan has to offer. The adventure of traveling by sailboat on the waters of the Great Lakes is all part of the fun as Bob paints a striking watercolor of each lighthouse he visits. He also tours each one, bringing the camera into some of the most remote and unusual lighthouses in Michigan. He chats with the current lighthouse keepers and learns about the colorful history of each lighthouse, including current restoration efforts.
This series is valuable as an inspiration to watercolor artists everywhere and as a historic record of the history and nautical heritage of these ancient citadels from the past.
201V - St. Joseph Lighthouse202V - "Big Red" Lighthouse in Holland
203V - White River Light Station in Whitehall
204V - Big Sable Lighthouse N. of Ludington
205V - Point Betsie Lighthouse near Frankfort
206V - South Manitou Island Lighthouse
207V - Grand Traverse Lighthouse
208V - Beaver Head Lighthouse on Beaver Is.
209V - St. Helena Island Lighthouse
210V - Old Mac Point Lighthouse/Mackinaw City
211V - Round Island Lighthouse
212V - Whitefish Point Light Station in the UP
213V - Point Aux Barques Lighthouse
Each Episode: $17.95
Complete 13-episode Series: $179.95
Select Any 3 Episodes: $49.95
13 30-minute episodes Starring Bob Fagan
Broadcast on over 100 public television stations across the United States and Canada
The Sanibel/Captiva Florida Series
Michigan watercolor artist, Bob Fagan, escapes the snow and the sleet of a Michigan winter and heads south for the tropical climate of Florida's Sanibel and Captiva Islands. He paints 13 stunning watercolors, one in each half hour program, in this inspirational TV series. Airing now on public television statrions across the U.S., these programs are now available on videocassette.
Join Bob in the wilds of the island's parks and nature preserves. Sun yourself on the beach as Bob paints the sand and the surf. Learn about the history of these beautiful islands as Bob visits museums and chats with local residents.
301V - The Old Fishing Pier302V - Bailey's General Store
303V - Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge
304V - Sanibel Lighthouse
305V - Blind Pass
306V - Pelican's Roost
307V - Chapel by the Sea
308V - The Old Fish House
309V - The Mangroves
310V - Tarpon Bay
311V - Beach Chairs
312V - Sanibel River
313V - The Sanibel Stoop
Each Episode: $17.95
Complete 13-episode Series: $179.95
Select Any 3 Episodes: $49.95
13 30-minute episodes Starring Bob Fagan
Broadcast on over 100 public television stations across the United States and Canada
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