Whitewater Canoeing Painting
Where most people would prefer to enjoy the tranquility of liesurely paddling a canoe on a placid Northern Ontario Lake or a gentle meandering stream on a lazy summer day, for some, the challenges that Nature offers on a roaring, raging river, are irresistible. In this watercolor painting the wild splashes of exploding water that crashes in to mountainous igneous rock boulders of the precambrian Canadian Shield envelope the courageous adventurers and bring focus to the tension and skill of these voyageurs of today. If you are brave enough to tackle such an arduous challenge and survive the gruelling treacherous white water, it is not difficult to imagine the monumental challenges faced by the pioneer explorers called the Coureur des Bois and les Voyageurs who risked their lives on a daily basis as they made their way west through the wild primeval forest wilderness.
Early seventeenth century travel on this continent was dangerous and the Coureurs des Bois (runners of the woods) who traded in uncharted territory, had a high mortality rate. Typically, they left Montreal in spring, as soon as the rivers and lakes were clear of ice, with their birch bark canoes loaded with supplies and goods that would be traded for furs with Native trappers. Trevelling west through unmapped remote boreal forest territory to the richest beaver lands was usually done in large birch bark canoes by way of the Ottawa and Mattawa rivers and required numerous overland portages to circumvent the wildest white water and waterfall areas. The term "Voyageurs" (travelers) was applied to licensed fur traders or to those in the employ of a legitimate merchant. The life and labor of the voyageur involved long journeys westward deep into the wilderness by canoe carrying trade goods and returning with beaver pelts. The most famous of these early explorers were brothers-in-law, Radisson and des Groseilliers who are credited with contributing to the formation of the Hudson's Bay Company in the late 1600's.
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Original image size: 22" x 30"
Framed to size: 32" x 40"
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To all the outstanding contemporary artists below who took the time to visit my website and comment on my work, I am deeply touched by your generous comments and warm welcome into the international community of artists hosted by Fine Art America! Your overwhelming support and selfless promotion are heart-warming. I am honored to get to know you through your art.
Wow, Hanne, this is fantastic! Action, tones, and composition! lFTP
Bonnie Mason - Salem, VA - United States
Such excitement and drama! Great painting, Hanne...LF
Bill OConnor - Morganton, NC - United States
...you're as good as it gets Hanne! This is terrific! L/F
Mary Wolf - Allenton, WI - United States
What a wonderful painting, Hanne, that really captures the excitement and thrill of the roaring river! Excellent work!
Sharon Patterson - Toronto, ON - Canada
Absolutely stunning watercolour!
Shirley Sykes Bracken - Smithville, GA - United States
Wow, what wonderful control of watercolors!
Marvin Spates - Tampa, FL - United States
Truly amazing work Hanne!! L/F
Janet Gupta - Hong Kong, ne - Hong Kong
So beautiful painting of this amazing sport! Incredible work Hanne! L/F/T/P/G+/FB
Kellice Swaggerty - Montclair, NJ - United States
I can feel all the action in this outstanding work of art, Hanne! L/F FB Pin
April McCarthy-Braca - London, ON - Canada
I absolutely love the perspective, the color and the energy this painting projects! Can wait to see more.
Joan Hartenstein - Amarillo, TX - United States
Spectacular!! So beautifully painted. You captured the very essence of white water and the strength of the rafters!
Lenore Senior - Pueblo, CO - United States
Such a spectacular action painting! Extraordinary work! v/f
Scott Kingery - Cedar Lake, IN - United States
This has a real "you are there" presence. Your watercolors are masterful, Hanne. L/A
Mahmoud FineArt - Frankfurt Am Main, He - Germany
Very dynamic, Hanne. Love the deep Blue color in contrast to refreshed light blue.
Shirley Sirois - Edmonton, AB - Canada
What a thrilling and spectacular image!.......L.
Dee Browning - Portland, OR - United States
I can feel the struggle of keeping the course portrayed in this painting. So realistic! Great painting.
Bruce Bley - Galt, Il - United States
What a superb watercolor painting, Hanne!! Love the movement and feeling of excitement through these white waters.
Rosemary Colyer - Malaga, An - Spain
Amazing, vibrant painting! wonderful capture of light, movement and energy! L/F f G+
Music of the Heart - Bellingham, WA - United States
Wow... what a creative work Hanne. I love the way you show white water. Lights and shadow are so fantastic. Fantastic work. A great pleasure to see it Hanne!! L/F
Alexander Senin - Moscow, Mo - Russian Federation
Watched, wowed, loved, voted, faved! :-) Beautiful!
Jim Hill - Tampa, FL - United States
Fabulous painting puts me right in the action, crazy good!! v,f,t,g+,p
Brendan Ludlow - Worms, Rh - Germany
Absolutely amazing work, Hanne.....you have truely captured the power of this moment !! F/V
Peter v Quenter - Vancouver, BC - Canada
Fabulous, Hanne - love your technique, colour, lighting, and all !
ANA MARIA EDULESCU - Bucharest, Ro - Romania
You rendered so fabulously the dynamic action in this painting, Hanne. Gorgeous work ! f,v
Jim Fitzpatrick - South San Francisco, CA - United States
Beautiful capture of the river's power and the intense action! F/V
Susan Richardson - Apalachicola, FL - United States
Your paintings are so full of action! I always feel like I need to get out of the way, they are coming right at me. Wonderful stuff!
Catalina Lira - Palma De Mallorca - Spain
Hanne, fantastic atmosphere and colors! F/V!
Greta Corens - Peekskill, NY - United States
Thank you also for the log of information, the historic background that inspired you throughout the painting of this difficult subject. Truly Hanne, you are complete. Yes, Yes, Yes, Of course it's a WIN. Hanne, CONGRATS.
Donna Kennedy - Reno, NV - United States
Excellent action and detail Hanne, superb work! v/f
Lenore Senior - Pueblo, CO - United States
Very outstanding. Love this....great depiction of water and rapids and excellent work on the people, too. v/f
Nina Fosdick - Mena, AR - United States
The difficulties they face in the white water is expertly portrayed as is the skilled canoers! Beautiful work vf
Val Arie - Lambertville, NJ - United States
Wow you caught the thrill of white water perfectly! fv
Debra and Dave Vanderlaan - Lake Worth, FL - United States
Incredible action work Lori! This is really your very best type of work in sports action and you are such a master of it!
Alfred Motzer - Furth, Ba - Germany
Fantastic painting! Struggle with the elements of nature, movement and enthusiasm perfectly conveyed in breathtaking watercolour!
Judy Fischer Walton - Mansfield, OH - United States
Your action and water scenes are incredible!
Marcia Colelli - Massillon, OH - United States
wow, spectacular work. Capturing the action, energy and excitement of the moment. F/V
Zsuzsa Balla - Budapest - Hungary
I don't know how it could work that your description to this WONDERFUL Artwork appears on the same media - as it is soo interesting as beautiful yr painting is. I watched your BRILLIANT work and read yr tale in yr description. Outside it is snowing but doesn't matter - your painting is soo wonderful that it warms my heart. Thank you for sharing this artwork with us dear Hanne Lore.
Hartmut Jager - Perth, WA - Australia
Das ist ein wunderbares Bild. Das Wasser, die Farben alles ist ausgezeichnet and Spitze ! :-)
Terence Davis - Burnham-on-Crouch, Es - United Kingdom
Hanna, I love the whole atmospheric drama in this watercolour painting.
Elena Nosyreva - Dallas, TX - United States
Wonderful watercolor technique. V
Kay Novy - Kenosha, wi - United States
Excellent piece of art! V/F.
Cheri Randolph - New Orleans, LA - United States
Hanne, this was my selection for discussion today in the Creative Women's Group. My position in our canoe is usually in the bow, and you have so perfectly depicted the thrill and excitement of being challenged by the power of a river's current. It is a "rush" like none other that I know. Amazingly well done! voted
Barbara Jewell - Murrysville, PA - United States
Fabulous watercolor, Hanne! The water is wonderful...beautifully done, as always. voted/f
AnnaJo Vahle - Merritt Island, Fl - United States
Wonderful...such action! The tension is palpable. I love it! v
Kume Bryant - Tucson, AZ - United States
Wow! Amazing work! f/v
Anne Kitzman - Wilder, KY - United States
Featured in my art blog, congrats! Beautiful art piece! http://fineartamerica.com/blogs/1st-place-winner-of-the-contest-no-nudes-in-canoes-just-canoes-and-6-honorable-mention-winners.html
Kathleen Struckle - Clarence, NY - United States
Awesome work. vtdc/v/p
Sharon Mau - Maui, Ha - United States
Your beautiful work of art is featured in All Countries Wetlands Ponds Lakes and Rivers - congratulations! Aloha!
Heloisa Castro - Rio De Janeiro, Ri - Brazil
Excellent
Carol Allen Anfinsen - Fort Myers, FL - United States
Absolutely marvelous! Wonderful water energy, great directional flow and contrasts. Congratulations well deserved!
Xueling Zou - Santa Clara, CA - United States
Wow, I am so amazed by the composition, the splash and the speed you created in this one! Fantastic watercolor!
Allen n Lehman - Langhorne, PA - United States
Well an amazement of a painting.....such movement and crispness.......allen
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