Well I was Talkin to Gerritt

[bushart]

This past summer I met member Gerritt and in discussion I had mentioned that the 1st place my Dad took me fishin was Calendonia back in the 60's

 

I recalled a mill there and he indicated that it was still there.

 

When I took on a new project I thought--why not---it was definetely a big part of my life.

 

So on Misfish' advice--I checked the expiry on my artistic licence and set forth

 

I have'nt seen the mill or river in many years so an exact likeness on my memory would have been not really close---so I went with the feeling of the day.

 

Man life was alot simpler then.

 

My Father passed away in 72 but I took what he taught me and spent that same quality time with my kids.

 

Short of a few highlites this is pretty much done

 

Bushart

 

 

 

[Greencoachdog]

That there is real nice Bushy!!!

 

... and I almost crapped my pants when I saw your avatar!!! ... what're you doing with those bright colors in that painting???... you coming out of you "blue period" or something?... whatever it is, I like it!!!

[muskymatt]

Very nice......filled with and driven by memories......

[bushart]

That there is real nice Bushy!!!

 

... and I almost crapped my pants when I saw your avatar!!! ... what're you doing with those bright colors in that painting???... you coming out of you "blue period" or something?... whatever it is, I like it!!!

 

 

Thanks Dawg---ya know if you had our beer prices you'd be blue also

 

Bushart

[Gerritt]

Wow! Looking nice and not far off!

 

 

some more info... http://creepycaledonia.org/story11.aspx

 

Great story behind you're painting as well.

 

G

Edited September 19, 2009 by Gerritt

[Greencoachdog]

Thanks Dawg---ya know if you had our beer prices you'd be blue also

 

Bushart

 

Beer is for the lessers Bushy! I really dig the Black label Cuban Rhum up there... your cigarette prices would make me a pauper in a matter of days!

[bushart]

K now she's Done

 

I went to put the final highlites in and of course made a couple additions---like wire shadows---lite-post and sign

 

Now just have to sign

 

Bushart

 

 

[Mike Pike]

Wow, that's FANTASTIC bushart!!! And the memories and times that you drew on for you inspiration is quite a story in itself.

[Leecher]

Beautiful painting Bushart

Looking at Gerrit's pic and your painting, I think your recollection of the place was pretty bang on!!!

Thanks for sharing your memories

Leechman

[ehg]

Nice work there Bushart! Really like the avatar painting, do you have larger version of avatar?

The fall colours are appropriate now.

[setomonkey]

That's a really nice painting!