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| Shinumo Morning 12x9 Oil/linen |
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| Vasey's Paradise (springs flowing out of the rock) |
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| Redwall Cavern (Powell, an early explorer thought it would seat 50,000 people) |
If we weren't already awake at dawn, shortly thereafter we heard the "HOTTTTTTT COFFFFEEEEE!!!" wake-up call. This was our signal to pack up our gear, break down our tents, and haul all of our There was no dallying at breakfast if we wanted to paint. We washed our hands in anti-germ soap (a requirement) got our food, ate, then washed our dishes and headed out to paint. We had about 1 1/2 hours to paint then we hauled it all back in and began loading the boats. We were usually back on the river by 10:00 a.m.
Beautiful Sights -- Wild Rapids --
As we floated and powered down the river, we learned about the amazing geology of the canyon and often saw evidence of the Anasazi and Puebloan people who once lived in the canyon.
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| Bridge of Sighs and Triple Arch |
We often pulled up to hike or visit an interesting spot like the Redwall Cavern.
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| Kevin Macpherson painting after dinner |
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| Relaxing after dinner |
Where Do You Pee?
In camp the crew set up "Grubers". Basically there were two spots "hidden" somewhere behind rocks or sand hills or bushes where there was a pee bucket with a seat (which invariably fell down and got your butt wet) and another sturdier container for toilet paper and poo. Happily nobody but the crew had to set up or take these foul things down.
Sometimes they were set up out of view of the camp, but not out of view of those traveling on the river. Sometimes the area where they were set up wasn't level... occasionally resulting in disastrous and embarrassing tumbles off the throne.
Evening Painting
Kevin encouraged us to paint as much as we could. He really didn't want us to spend our time watching him paint so some of us painted near him and watched him paint while WE painted. He talked about the importance of keeping the scene SIMPLE and only focusing on light and shadow. Kevin told us over and over again not to get "lost" in the shadows or in the light because we might be in danger of losing our important simple shapes.
May 9 -- From Shinumo Wash (Mile 29) To Nankoweap Rapids (Mile 59)
I painted two paintings today -- one a bit better than the other.
(Shinumo Morning)
(Evening In Nankoweap).
But best of all I experienced joy, ancient history, amazing geology and absolutely thrilling rides through the rapids. What a wonderful day!
I painted two paintings today -- one a bit better than the other.
(Shinumo Morning)
(Evening In Nankoweap).
But best of all I experienced joy, ancient history, amazing geology and absolutely thrilling rides through the rapids. What a wonderful day!
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| Evening In Nankoweap 8x8 Oil / Linen |















I
was a girl. Since then, I've visited many times, but I have never gone
into the canyon. Mind you, I didn't actually have river rafting in
mind all those years back, but ... hey... as my wonderful little guy,
Tyler, keeps saying "YOLO*!".




