Monday, May 25, 2009

Mactaggart Sanctuary Paintout


6x8
Oil on Linen Board
This is such a wonderful place and it was truly a surprise to me. I didn't go with high expectations. We took the boys one day when we first moved here but it was snowing heavily and the trails weren't great. Then in subsequent years, there was a lot of construction on the road leading to it so it just fell off our radar. I'll return happily next time.
There were quite a few people celebrating the return of spring with a brisk hike. They were very interested in us strange folk painting away but they were respectful as well. I believe the Sanctuary part of the name is meant for the birds but it was equally wonderful for us humans. There was a painting scene in every direction you turned, the challenge was settling on something.

2 comments:

Laurel Daniel said...

oh yes, that is always the challenge! Well done! Looks like a fabulous place!

Tracey Mardon said...

Thanks Laurel! I'd love to be in your part of the world right now. Your weekend paintings are wonderful rays of sunshine!