This is such a fun little piece by the artist Gretchen Knoblock. On the back she was written, "Yard with grape hyacinth lawn" Elk Rapids Cottage 2004 and her signature.

From her site, I found the following small bio - Like most artists, I just enjoy painting. I was born with a creative gene. When I'm in northern Michigan, I get the urge to paint just about everything I see. Our state motto is, "If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you."

My landscapes are a reflection of the beautiful topography and natural features that Michigan has to offer. Steep sand dunes, rolling hills dotted with cherry trees or lined with grape vines, sandy bays that fade into the atmospheric distance, and so much more.

This is a pretty little oil on canvas that presents the subject as she titled it. The colors are vibrant and the perspective of the piece is appealing. While it is not framed, she has painted the edges of the canvas to allow for it to work without a frame, and not appear unfinished.

The painting itself is in excellent condition. No flaws noted. Her signature is in the lower right hand corner although I would not have been able to decipher it if she had not also written it on the back.

Really fun celebration of summer!

Dimensions
11" x 14" x 3/4"