This painting holds a place in time for me.
When I was a younger man I just too guide for a local Boys and Girls club.
We would take teens out on week long trips, bike tours, canoe trips or backpacking.
Mount Rundle would always be there.
Every time I see this area I am transported back to that time in my life.
The group of teens would always start out being at odds with each other, trying to find a pecking order or what social group they could hang with. Almost all of them being over whelmed at the idea of no real luxuries, or being surrounded by nature for the week.
By the end of the week, they were a unified group begging to stay for another week.
How suiting for this painting to be given to the brain tumour foundation spring sprint fund raiser to honour one of my Sons.
My sons are coming close to their teens and I am hoping they have the same connection to the back country as I did at their age. I am blessed to have the time to share my passions with them. For when it comes down to it, it is all about the time we share with others.
I never did meet the person who purchased this piece, however I hope they read this and enjoy the connection it has between the Artist, the location and the experiences that enriched my life.
