Stan Metzger Gallery - Southwest Michigan Beach Scenes

Big Surf Morning

24" by 48" - Acrylics on Canvas

Although Lake Michigan’s waves may not compare to those of the California Coast, a north summer wind can bring large waves as well as young excitement seekers.

Close In Sailor

18" by 24" - Acrylics on Canvas

A high sun gives the dune grass a darker shaded hue and subtle translucent shading on the sails of the boat from a child’s perspective en route to the beach.

Valencia

36" by 48" - Acrylics on Canvas

Because she had as much Labrador as German Shepherd blood in her vanes, Val loved the water, and the beach was her California.

Original Not For Sale

Chair Facing Yesterday's Sunset

24" by 36" - Acrylics on Canvas

The morning light reveals that someone watched the sunset from the neighbor’s deck.

Original Sold

Treasure Hunting

18" by 24" - Acrylics on Linen

The relatively calm lake produces small waves that lap gently upon the sand, while uncovering potential treasures with their backwash.

Lost Horizon

24" by 36" - Acrylics on Canvas

On any given evening, you cannot predict what the sunset might create.

Original Sold

Beautiful Day in Paradise

24" by 36" - Acrylics on Canvas

Painted from a child’s perspective, this scene reflects the anticipation of what we might find at the end of the path.

Original Sold

Queen Anne's Lace

18" by 24" - Acrylics on Canvas

The heavily wooded sand dunes cast a cool shadow across the shore as the dune grass transitions to wild flowers.

Fading Sun

18" by 24" - Acrylics on Canvas

A band of crimson cuts across the lake revealing a different wave texture against the milky white water.

Rock Game

18" by 24" - Acrylics on Canvas

Jack, or neighbor's Black Lab, will not chase balls, sticks, or Frisbees, but if anyone in sight reaches for a rock, Jack goes on point.

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