studio mccrackin

06/10/2026

Had artist friends Brett and Julie from Oakfish Studio join us in Manistee last weekend. We had a great time on the sunset cruise aboard The Princess of Manistee. Manistee is the place to be!

By Mark Varenhorst, MCP contributor MANISTEE — On the evening of Saturday, June 6, I arrived at the berth of The Princess along River Street in downtown Manistee. I was there to accompany the crew and passengers on a sunset cruise. I met owner Wally Laaksonen and boarded at about 7 p.m. A little s...

06/10/2026

studio mccrackin made these limited edition prints (there are only 8 prints in each run!)! These will be available at Port City Emporium in Manistee beginning June 13. I will have them framed ($125) and framed ($75) at the pop up at Port City Emporium on June 13 from 11-3 pm. Come visit me and see these in person!

The originals are image transfer prints on my Gelli plate that are reversed painted and then collaged. These turned out so well, that I had small runs of prints made on 100% cotton rag paper. There are 8 prints in each run, so get yours quick!

06/09/2026

studio mccrackin prepping for the pop-up at Port City Emporium! Say that 3x fast! I will have limited edition prints, original works, cards, and stickers available! Come check it out - Port City Emporium on June 13 from 11-3 pm! Downtown Manistee is the place to be!

06/08/2026

Something fun is brewing here at studio mccrackin! I am getting ready for my first pop-up show! I am the featured artist at Port City Emporium in Manistee on Saturday, June 13 from 11-3 pm! Playing with my new gridwall display!

06/05/2026

Cards and stickers will be available at my pop-up at Port City Emporium in Manistee on June 13 from 11-3 pm. Stay tuned as I share more work that will be available! Hope to see you there!

06/03/2026

Sold my first ACEO on eBay! This is a fun experiment with low risk and high value. Check out what is available - find me as mccr5938 or search ACEO Tara McCrackin to see what is available.