The Big Lake Gallery is located in the beautiful Keweenaw Peninsula and offers the outstanding art works of Photographer Peter Oikarinen and the inspiring poetry of Barbara Simila, as they capture the beauty of Lake Superior and the surrounding area. Also available are unique natural treasures including gemstones, crystals, and agates found along the shoreline of Lake Superior.

The Big Lake Gallery offers outstanding fine art prints of the captivating Keweenaw Peninsula and Lake Superior by Peter Oikarinen with delightful poetry by Barbara Simila accompanying each image.

Fine Art Prints are available in two sizes, 8" x12" and 12" x18".

Prints are printed with archival ink on acid-free paper and are available framed or unframed.

	Lake Superior  Contemplate her sunsets. Exquisite Magnificent Unique   ~ Barbara Simila
Photo of Lake Superior from the "Lake Superior Sunset Series", by Peter Oikarinen

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Gemstones, Crystals, and Agates collected from the shores of Lake Superior

These unique stones have been hand picked from the Lake Superior shoreline and each comes with a basalt base to display the stone. The pieces have been polished with essential oils and have not been cut or tumbled.

Green Prehnite	Thomsonite	Agate

Lake Superior Agates
Formed about a billion years ago from lava eruptions and flows that created the Lake Superior Basin, no two agate stones are alike. . . . an ideal addition to your rock and stone collection. Enjoy these natural treasures from beautiful Lake Superior in your home or office.

Big Lake Gallery has a limited selection of stones and crystals engraved with a special animal ally such as a hummingbird, bear, wolf, crow, deer, plus several others. The Totem Stones are about 2" in size.

Moose on Hemitite	Angel on Sodalite	Wolf on Unikite

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Books about the Upper Peninsula of Michigan

"Armour: A Lake Superior Fisherman" By Peter Oikarinen . A moving story of Peter's friendship with his friend, Armour Sarkela, and their shared journey. Illustrated with beautiful black and white photographs.

 

Island Folk: The People of Isle Royale" (new edition) By Peter Oikarinen

A collection of stories featuring interviews with the people who lived in an island community on Isle Royale.

 

"Watermarks: Poems from the Coast of Keweenaw" By Barbara Simila with photographs by Peter Oikarinen. Enjoy this inspiring collection of poetry by Barbara Simila, an award-winning poet from the Copper Country.

The Keweenaw Peninsula and Lake Superior present unlimited photo opportunities with awesome scenery, outstanding sunsets, and the many faces of Lake Superior. A walk along the shoreline offers a treasure trove of interesting stones and rocks that are billions of years old. The Big Lake Gallery offers captivating memories of this enchanting land.

Look for the Big Lake Gallery at the following art shows in the Keweenaw Peninsula where you can enjoy their collection and visit for a few moments.

Eagle Harbor Art Fair (second weekend in August)

Art in the Park (Copper Harbor, 3rd weekend in August)

33rd Poor Artists Sale (Calumet-early December)

Keweenaw Art Fair in Houghton

Visit the Big Lake Gallery Website, www.biglakegallery.com, and browse the collection of Fine Art Prints, Stones, Crystals, Totem Stones, and Books, all available for online purchase using the shopping cart and any major credit card. Phone orders are also welcome. Please call 906-337-5915.

Mailing address:

Big Lake Gallery

PO Box 37, Copper City, MI 49917

Phone: 906-337-5915. E-mail: bsimila@gmail.com

www.biglakegallery.com

 

 

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