Wild Lake Series

The Wild Lake Series has slowly taken shape in the free spaces of summer. Between beach days, trips up north, and t-ball games, I used my spare moments to work freely on these pieces. The brushstrokes are fast and varied. The colors are vibrant and confident. There is a sense of movement in every work. The essence of the series is to capture the lakeshore from the heart of a child. Inspired by my children running wild at the lake, I wanted each piece to show the sense of being alive and right here, right now. Ready to explore and soak in the warm light on the sand and the sweet blue lake.

The source of inspiration for this series is a local county park in Northern Michigan named Antrim Creek Natural Area. The first time we visited, it was a foggy November day and even then, I was captivated by the shoreline. We spent the whole time looking for and skipping rocks. When we visited again in late spring, I found myself getting lost in the woods documenting and savoring it all. It made me feel like a child and reminded me how beautiful the lakeshore is naturally, if we allow it to just be.

I really love this series and I find myself more inspired with each new work I begin. Looking forward to sharing all of them with you at the end of September. Thanks so much for being here.