Three artists to exhibit at Glen Arbor Art Association

From staff reports

The Glen Arbor Art Association will host an exhibition of watercolors by Susanne Meserve, jewelry by Steve Brunger, and photographs and paintings by Christine Nettleton, Aug. 15-16 at the Art Association, 6031 S. Lake Street in Glen Arbor.

Meserve, of Maple City, was an elementary school teacher and moved to the Glen Lake area from Southern California 10 years ago. She’s had a life-long love of growing things and most of her paintings are inspired by her own garden. She plans to donate any revenue from her show to a local farm organization. She has created a recipe book for her family, illustrated with the graphics she’ll be exhibiting in her show.

Brunger, of Laingsburg, Mich., began taking lapidary classes in 2006 in Ann Arbor and started selling his jewelry the next year. His Point Betsie Creations include Petoskey stones, horn coral, Charlevoix stone, beach glass, Leland Blue and Frankfort Green. Semi-precious stones, such as amazonite, aqua marine, a variety of jaspers are used for necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. Brunger’s displays have earned him awards, including the 2010 and 2011 Best in Category awards at the Rockford Art in the Park show, the 2011 first place Best Display at the Swartz Creek Art Show, and 2012 Best in Category at the University Hospital Employee Art Show.

Nettleton, of Glen Arbor, has been making photographs for over 20 years. Her photos have been exhibited at Lansing Community College and her work has been used in a commercial magazine and online publication for the state of Michigan. In recent years her photographs have inspired her oil paintings. Her exhibit will include photographs and paintings reflecting the landscape of Northern Michigan.

Exhibition hours are: opening reception on Friday, Aug. 15 from 6-9 p.m. with additional gallery hours on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. For more information, call 231-334-6112.