The Hayward Lake Trail was originally constructed in the early 1940s along with the construction of Hayward Lake Damn. The old railway is now at the bottom of Hayward Lake. I first hiked this trail when I was 14 years old. With the exception of the old deteriorating trestle bridges, the trail has not changed much. It is in a remote location but a beautiful area for art ideas and subjects. The trail itself is fairly level and well maintained except for portions covered by the occasional mudslide. Keep your eyes and ears open for bears -- make noise as you go.
This was an experimental painting. I painted this piece onto heavy gloss paper. It is not as easy surface to work with but it added a lot to the painting's final look and feel.
Painting Specifications: Medium: Acrylics with Inks Size: 8w x 10h-inches Surface: Heavy gloss paper stock Completed: June 2024 Price: $450 CND (framed)