#2887 "Rapids Downstream from the DuMoine River Rod & Gun Club"

#2887 "Rapids Downstream from the DuMoine River Rod & Gun Club"
Oils on canvas panel 8 X 10 (inches).
Started 9:45 am Friday, August 2nd, 2024
from very near N46.470117 W77.766628.

I thought I had best change my location for a change of scenery. I paddled into the rapids just upstream from the flat water of the Dumoine that straddles John's Cabin. 

I had just hopped out of my canoe and set my easel in the water when the next batch of canoes appeared at the head of the rapids. I was only in a foot or so of current but the rocks were smooth and polished. I had to be careful not to stumble. I tied my canoe to a branch beside me and proceeded to paint. The waves and rapids were a bit chaotic but I tried to stay focussed. 

My friend Maggie paddled by in her kayak and caught me in the act of painting. Otherwise, I would never have photos of me painting. Art is typically a solitary adventure for me. Thank you Maggie!

My friend Wally Schaber informed me that this current was called "Richard Rapids" after a logger who had a shanty below on river to the right according to the Hamilton brothers timber limit map dated 1860. Wall also mentioned that this was one of his favourite rapids: "With the long rock peninsula you can go around and eddy turn on the corner or back ferry in behind or try to squeeze through the 4 foot gap in the rock on the near shore." Sounds like fun!

This is number twenty-four of thirty-five paintings I completed en plein air at CPAWS DRAW 2024. 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 CPAW and keep the 'wild' in the wilderness. 

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Warmest regards and keep your paddle in the water,

Phil Chadwick