Artist, Karen Cooper, stands with Ed Curley, President of the Huletts Island View Marina, in front of some of her original watercolors that the marina is selling this year.
I recently stopped by the Marina to learn what’s new for 2009. I visited with Ed Curley, the President, and was extremely fortunate to meet artist, Karen Cooper, when I stopped by.
Karen is a watercolor artist who draws her inspiration from the environment in upstate New York. She has studied with several master watercolorists including American Watercolor Society members Cecile Johnson and Claude Croney, Mario Cooper and Dale Meyers. Her works have been accepted and displayed in many prominent exhibits in upstate New York, New York City and Maine.
This year the Marina is offering her original artwork for sale in their gift shop. Karen’s use of color is extraordinary and her pictures of Lake George and the environment are beautiful. I highly recommend them.
The Marina has many things other than just gas for sale. Their giftshop has many unique and folksy items for sale which you have to see to appreciate, and their store has numerous provisions including firewood, milk, cookies and bread. They have car parking and launching for campers and they also rent canoes and kayaks.
Recently, the roads in and around the Marina were taken over by the Town of Dresden. I asked Ed about this and he was extremely positive about the transfer. When I asked his opinion about having the Town in charge of the road’s maintenance, he said it was “Great!” He added, “the Town has done a fantastic job. The potholes are gone, they plow them in the winter and they even maintain our two bridges. I would say everyone is really happy with the outcome.”
The Marina is now open 7 days a week until Labor Day. Its hours of operation are: 8 am – 7 pm Friday and Saturday, and 8 am – 6 pm Sunday thru Thursday. If you need to contact them you can call them at 499-0801 or you can simply stop in and say hello. When you stop by, be sure to look at Karen’s original artwork. After seeing her beautiful watercolors, you’ll want to buy one!
Our thanks go out to all those at the Huletts Island View Marina for the positive things they are doing in our community.