On the Dunes

On the Dunes, Drawing
On the Dunes
This drawing is based on a visit to the Baymouth dunes in Ontario along the shores of Lake Ontario. I collected driftwood sticks as I walked along the dunes intrigued by the small trees growing out of the sand. The development of towns and farms in the 18th/19th century caused extensive deforestation leading to soil erosion, which caused the sand dunes to expand and bury nearby roads and farmland. Vegetation was planted to stabilize the dunes by the end of the 19th century. Sandbanks Provincial Park was established to protect this unique dune ecosystem.

Drawing    40 x 48 x 5    £145.00   

No. pieces
1
Medium
Mixed materials on paper.