Hikers hut, Gatineau Park, Quebec

Herridge Hut, Gatineau Park (Quebec)
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Beautiful play of light and shadow, beautiful place too.

Wonderful love the way you have painted the snow.

Limited palette. Love it.

Thanks for all your kind comments. I enjoyed painting this one, and is a nice reminder of a memorable day out. I guess that's why I painted it.

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24/01/2021
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A rustic log cabin in the woods of Gatineau Park, Quebec. It provides refuge to hikers and cross country skiers taking advantage of the many winter trails through the park. Inside there were tables and benches to eat your sandwiches, and a log fire to warm up by (and dry your socks !). There had been a heavy snowfall the night before I visited and the trees were laden with snow. The sun came out out and the shadows were stunning. Too cold to paint in situ so this was done from a photo.

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Edward Tucker

I've painted and drawn for as long as I can remember. I'm an architect and architectural illustrator which doesn't leave much time for painting for pleasure, so I only seem to get the chance while on holiday. I always take a small set of watercolour paints and brushes with me. Recently I've been…

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