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View of George Lake from East Beach Graphite Drawing 2006
In 1962, with the opening
of Highway 637 from Highway 69 to the
village of Killarney, and the establishment of a campground at George Lake,
access to Killarney Provincial Park became much easier and the exploration of
the park by artists began in earnest.
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I recall my first visit to the park. I recall standing on the shore of George Lake looking with awe at the crystal clear water of the lake, and its surrounding quartzite hills. I was immediately inspired to make a sketch and to attempt to capture on paper the solitude that is Killarney Provincial Park. Years later I am still inspired.
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George Lake from Camp Site 77 Graphite Drawing 2014 |
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George Lake - Killarney Provincial Park Graphic Interpretation Graphite Drawing Sometimes its good to stray from realism, and to simplify. A fresh approach to a tight drawing. 
This is one of the first drawings that I made of Killarney Provincial Park. At the time I was a bit disappointed with the end result. Now, when I look at it it brings back memories, and I find myself remembering what it was like to hike from George Lake and to come upon this scene for the first time. Wonderful memories to be had hiking and sketching in Canada's many wilderness parks.
I don't encourage, nor does the park encourage, the average hiker to climb up to this overlook on the ridge. Going up is not so difficult, but the way down becomes a bit confusing, and much of it is spent wearing out the seat of your pants.
(Another) View from the Ridge - Lumsden Lake Area Pen and Ink Sketch
View From the carry over from George Lake to Freeland Lake Pen and Ink Sketch
At the end of George Lake there's a bit of a carry over and a paddle down Freeland Lake to the portage to Killarney Lake.
Killarney Lake Graphite Drawing
It's worth the paddle from George Lake, through Freeland Lake, and the portage over to crystal clear Killarney Lake. There are moments while paddling on Killarney Lake with its crystal clear water that one has a difficult time determining the surface of water. It's as if your floating in the air. Of course, this phenomenon is not all good news as its clarity is due to acidification caused by pollutants from the nickel smelters located at Sudbury. The pollutants have all but ceased, but the acidification will probably persist for many years.
A Vista from the La Cloche Silhouette Trail Graphite Sketch
Most hikers climb up to the Crack and stop for a few minutes to take in the view, then head back to the George Lake campground. It pays sometimes to hike a bit further on the trail before heading back.
A Vista from the La Cloche Silhouette Trail Graphite Drawing
 A view of OSA Lake from the Crack Graphic Interpretation Graphite Drawing Let's call it a day and save a few drawings and sketches for another day................ |
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