West Beach

As a child raised on the Westside of Michigan City, Indiana, I cherished countless days at West Beach, nestled along the shores of Lake Michigan. This painting encapsulates a cherished summer memory from those formative years. Recently, I revisited this very spot, only to find the passage of time had altered its physical landscape. The rocks, once our platforms for daring dives, had vanished, and the place stood bereft of familiar faces. Yet, despite these changes, the enduring essence of those