#2810 "Lac Pinceau Island"

#2810 "Lac Pinceau Island"
8 (height) x10 (width) by 3/8 (inches in depth)

I had to get out of the August sun and the boat ramp for Lac Pinceau provided the perfect opportunity for that. The swimming was also fine in that lake. The vistas were limited if I wanted to stay in the shade. I decided to focus on the lone island at the south end of the lake. Kenny's Cottage was to the right and out of site. Danny's Place was to the left. The beauty of Lac Pinceau surrounded by nature is special and it enjoys a long history. 

The wind in the bluebird sky was actually brisk easterlies and I witnessed a few shards of turbulent stratocumulus whizz by. Of course, I included them in the painting. Very significant weather was on the way so do not get fooled by the blue skies. There was a lot of wind and humidity in the atmosphere and both could fuel severe storms. 

CPAWS-Ottawa Valley has hosted DRAW Retreat for Artists since 2017. DRAW is a clever acronym for Dumoine River Art for Wilderness. I have attended every year except during COVID. There is no better cause. The goals are admirable and ones that I deeply share. The goal is ultimately to make a lasting difference like A.Y. Jackson and the Ontario Society of Artists did in the case of Killarney Provincial Park. The impacts of climate change are already being felt. There is no time for dithering. 

Water Vapour view of the approaching storm

This is number eighteen of twenty-eight paintings I completed en plein air at CPAWS DRAW 2023. It was a wonderful experience with a terrific group of people. https://cpaws-ov-vo.org/draw-retreat-artists/ A portion of sales from this endeavour will go to support CPWAS and keep the wild in the wilderness.  

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Warmest regards and keep your paddle in the water,

Phil Chadwick