Lake Superior

In the summer of 2005 I took a driving trip from Alberta to Ontario. . .(what a long drive that was!!!). On the return trip to my hometown, driving through the United States, I made an impromptu stop to stroll the beaches of Lake Superior. It was cool, windy and overcast. With my little canine friend along-side me, I was one of only a handful of people walking the shoreline that day. I saw a female subject in the distance wearing a white visor and seemingly enjoying the quietness while cuddling herself to keep warm. Even though we had never met we had something in common—enjoying our walk along the cool wet sands, listening to the sounds of the crashing waves, and hugging ourselves to stay warm. I love the “Great Lakes”. If you’ve ever seen them, I’m sure you appreciate them too. This original oil painting is my recollection of that day on the cool sandy beaches of Lake Superior.