Wallscape

#2241085 Wallspace  16x20

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 The Mill of Kintail Museum is situated on the Mississippi Valley Conservation Lands adjacent to the Indian River, a short drive west from Almonte. It is a special location for visitors and a favourite site for artists. I particularly enjoy viewing the wonderful R. Tait Mackenzie sculptures arranged around his studio on the upper floor of the Mill.
The Museum, itself, is located down by the Indian River, nestled in dense forest. Whenever I go there I am always in awe of the mighty trees and shifting patterns of light and shadow that dance on pathways and trails and the massive stone walls of the Mill. The Kaleidoscopic colour, accompanied by the happy sounds rising from the Indian River rapids below, reminding me of sound and light productions that have mesmerized me at different times.
The purposeful arrangements of the historic windows and shutters and the high entrance to the Mackenzie studio add tension to the ambience. And I have a narrative for a painting.
Wallspace , was painted on a recent MAA Plein Air Thursday outing. After working out a composition and setting up my easel down by the river, I became absorbed in blocking in the basics and recording the pulsating shades of colours. Finally, I had enough information to finish the painting at home: No photo necessary. Just carefully mixed brush strokes and a composition outline.
The final effect is a summary of my experience. A moment never to be forgotten, stored along with magnificent memories going back 40 years.
Charlie
​August 2024