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Another one from an early and lovely spring day on Wolfe Island. This photo, and I believe my painting as well, capture better than a lot of images just how HUGE these turbines are on the landscape. The large farm is sitting close to the base of the (closest turbine) and it is simply dwarfed compared to it.
I am still not sure if I love or hate these giants, but one thing I can say about them is that they have forever changed the view and I like to paint them. OK… that was two things…
This painting is of a place that is very special to me. It belongs to people who I love, very much. It is 24×24 – SOLD
When I was a young girl, I was a guest from time to time on Simcoe Island with my parents, to visit Bruce Orr and his family. They had a fantastic cottage there on the beautiful shore on this jewel of an Island.
Bruce’s family had owned the land for a long time and actually his ancestors had been lighthouse keepers there since, I believe, the light houses were built. When I was a teenager and learning to paint he asked me to paint a photo of the Simcoe Island lighthouse for him. I tried, but I did not have the skills to do it.
Over 30 years later, I can paint quite a lot better, so I thought I would give it another shot. It is still difficult to paint because of the roof lines. Finally, at long last, here is my best shot. I hope you can see it from Heaven Bruce, it is just a little 8×10
(Special thanks to Colleen Murphy who gave me some great tips for photographing the water in this image. I am sure you will agree that this is a much clearer capture than the first version which I have since removed)
This is a genealogy link to the Orr family and this lighthouse.
It was wonderful to get back to Tiny House Ontario even though it was just a Friday to Monday trip. The weather was perfect! I am very comfortable here in Hamilton in my small house, which has lots of light and a wonderful small studio for me to paint in; evenso, my home is Tiny House Ontario. This is not just because I love it there, but it is a place where people know my name. Mostly everyone.
My husband was also down with me and we brought the dogs out for a few walks while we were there. Unfortunately Honey got a tick and since that particular area of Ontario is awful for Lyme disease… we have to keep our eyes on her.
On one of the walks we went to the bottom of our escarpment and I found a wonderful old tree which made me think about how simple places can be and still be home. This single tree, rotting and twisted is the home to so many creatures. Additionally in the top there is a little nest.
Tree House Condo?
I sat near here many years ago, while on my first date with my (now) husband (then) cutie pie.
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