#2914 "Harold's Flag over Killbear"

#2914 "Harold's Flag over Killbear"
11x14 inches oils on canvas
Started January 19th, 2025
 in the Singleton Studio.

#2914 "Harold's Flag over Killbear" 11x14 inches oils on canvas Started January 19th, 2025 in the Singleton Studio.

These photos were taken by my good friend Cam who I have known since 1985 when we moved to Schomberg, Ontario - right after the Barrie Tornado. One of the tornadoes along the cold front passed a couple of kilometres north of the home we had just purchased on Western Avenue. It was a stressful time. 

Cam knows what stimulates my art and I welcome the photos that do not require me to travel repeatedly to my favourite haunts. Georgian Bay is a special place but quite a drive from the Singleton Sanctuary.

I have been to this location many times. This view would have only been paintable from a boat. An easel is quite a challenge to position in twenty feet of water - unfathomable in fact to think that it might be even possible! I have painted several times from the terra firma of Harold's Point. The shoreline is also great for swimming.  

The flagged pines are a favourite of mine. They speak of endurance and perseverance in the face of the elements - including the onslaughts from man. These trees thrive and provide opportunities for countless other species within a special habitat. 

I presented "Tom Thomson Was A Weatherman" at most of the Ontario Provincial Parks. Killbear is a tremendous facility mainly as a result of the wonderful staff! One time the Killbear Park employee did not realize that Tom had actually passed in 1917. She thought that Tom Thomson was actually appearing in person to talk about his art. Oh my, that would have been a show that I would not have wanted to miss. 

I have frozen my hands several times while winter painting and getting deep into the artistic zone. As a result, I stay in the Singleton Studio when the windchill gets severe. Here is me "roughing it" while working on #2914 "Harold's Flag over Killbear". 

For this and much more art, click on Pixels or go straight to the Collections. Here is the new Wet Paint 2024 Collection. Best wishes for a happy and healthy 2025. 

Warmest regards and keep your paddle in the water,

Phil Chadwick