Beach Dunes on Lake Michigan
The sun beat down on me as I made my way across the beach dunes and prairie grass. I could feel the hot sand beneath my feet and the gentle breeze carrying the scent of sweet prairie grass. In the distance, Lake Michigan shimmered like a diamond, beckoning me closer.
The yellow prairie grass waved in the breeze like a sea of gold, its soft rustling creating a soothing melody. The dunes rose and fell in graceful curves, their ridges casting long shadows across the sand. The blue water of the lake glimmered like a mirage, promising cool relief from the oppressive summer heat.
As I crested a dune, I paused to take in the view. The lake stretched out before me, an endless expanse of blue that seemed to go on forever. The beach below was dotted with families playing in the water; their laughter carried on the wind. The dunes and prairie grass rolled out to either side, a sea of gold and green that stretched to the horizon.
At that moment, I felt truly alive. The beauty of the world around me inspired me to see the good in everything, to appreciate the simple things in life, and to be grateful for the opportunity to experience it all.
Summer Dunes 2022092301 is a digital and physical mixed media painting using pigment ink, acrylic, mica, and gel ink on stretched canvas, framed in oak. Size: 12 x 17 x 1 inches.