Le P'tit Train Du Nord adirondacks trying to hold its ground

trying to hold its ground while the forces of fire move through it

My personal connection with this painting is not just about this famous and stunning seascape "Joe Batt's Arm" but its also about Fogo Island's fishing community

At its core

shaping the surrounding ecosystem

The contrast between the dark sky and the pale sails creates this harmony that is often associated when sailing on a reach

Le P'tit Train Du Nord adirondacks trying to hold its groundThis painting explores the textures of a Canadian winter. I focused on the contrast between the heavy, permanent structure of the stone bridge and the delicate, spindly reach of the bare trees against a vast sky. The trail marks, remnants of skiers passing through which leads the eye into the tunnel, inviting the viewer to follow the path deeper down the path into the woods.