Last of the French River Series

I do not often get the chance to see where my work ends up, but I was humbled to place the piece shown here (French River Series, 48x72, oil on canvas, 2005). The special place for this work is a dining room in the home of friends. The piece and the series retains a particular place in my heart as it was after a 2004 fishing trip to the French River that I painted it. My brother-in-law (whom I actually consider a brother), my son and I share an absolutely fabulous memory of wonderful weather, scenery and excellent fishing. It is a memory of tranquility, peace and beauty-there are sections of the river where no sign of man can be seen-a rare gem in life.
My hope is that when this family enjoys a dinner together that the inspiration behind the piece makes the day- the piece is about harmony, and that feeling you get on those rare days that you feel you can see forever and beyond.