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Leland Watercolor Artist Launches Towns of 22 Series (Omena Debuts Today)

By Emily Tyra | Oct. 21, 2020

Artist Kristin MacKenzie is painting her way around the Leelanau Peninsula and the coastline of Benzie County, releasing an iconic watercolor the third Wednesday of each month until she makes her way back to her hometown of Leland.

“I will be releasing a collection of products highlighting a different town along the M-22 Highway, starting with Northport,” MacKenzie explains.

Omena debuts today

“It’s been an overwhelming response,” she says. “There are not many events to look forward to, so this is something happy happening to add to your calendar, as silly as that sounds. People like having their special place to look forward to.”

Looking for your favorite M-22 town? Here are the release dates:

September 16, 2020: Northport

October 21, 2020: Omena

November 18, 2020: Peshawbestown

December 16, 2020: Suttons Bay

January 20, 2021: Traverse City

February 17, 2021:  Arcadia

March 17, 2021: Frankfort

April 21, 2021: Empire

May 19, 2021: Glen Arbor

June 16, 2021: Maple City

July 21, 2021: Manitou Islands

August 18, 2021: Leland

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