Yesterday my family and friends surprised me for my birthday at the lake. Feeling grateful and looking forward to another year of watching my creativity enfold. According to a traditional story, the more muddy and opaque the water, the more beautiful the Lotus flower when it emerges.

Lotus Flower | © Sandra Mucha | 4×4×1.5 | 10.16cm x 10.16cm x 3.81cm | Acrylics