deep creek lake – Robert Yonke Art

Autumn Glory and Art at Deep Creek Lake

Every October, Deep Creek Lake and Garrett County draw visitors for the Autumn Glory Festival, a long-standing tradition celebrating foliage, parades, crafts, and community. It’s one of the most popular seasonal events in Garrett County, and it has influenced my work for many years. With Deep Creek Lake marking its 100th anniversary, this felt likeContinue reading “Autumn Glory and Art at Deep Creek Lake”

“Chasing the Wind” Documentary

Deep Creek Lake Sailing on Screen and Canvas A new documentary, Chasing the Wind, takes a look at the sailing community on Deep Creek Lake. It follows the traditions, the families, and the races that have been part of the lake for generations. The documentary was produced by Gina Martino Dahlia, with Cassidy Roark asContinue reading ““Chasing the Wind” Documentary”

Back in the Studio

The summer season is here and I’m glad to be back working in my Garrett County studio once again. I’ve got new pieces in the works and look forward to sharing them with you during the annual Garrett County Artist Studio Tour on Saturday, July 26th. It’s always a special event—an opportunity to open theContinue reading “Back in the Studio”

Fishing on Deep Creek Lake

As Deep Creek Lake celebrates its 100th anniversary, I’m sharing my work reflecting time spent at the lake. The DCL100 Committee has put together some interpretive panels that highlight the lake’s many features. One of them is focused on fishing. Here are some of my paintings around angling on the lake. View the DCL100s InterpretiveContinue reading “Fishing on Deep Creek Lake”

100 Years of Deep Creek Lake: An Artist’s Perspective

Deep Creek Lake is 100 Years Old Deep Creek Lake will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2025. Created in 1925, when the hydroelectric dam was completed, the lake has a rich history. To mark this milestone, the DCL100 Committee was established in late 2023. The committee is working hard to plan various events and projectsContinue reading “100 Years of Deep Creek Lake: An Artist’s Perspective”