This is the dam that controls the water speed so important to a kayak event. The course was officially opened in 1979 by 2 Olympic Gold Medalist kayakers one of which was a woman. Claudia, the woman of the duo, told me she let her partner go first so she could see where not to go. He was dumped. I tried to show in this picture exactly what these kayakers were facing. I took the picture for this work from the piece of land in the foreground.

Minden White Water-30x22

The 4-day mentoring agenda
for acrylic painting takes place in an art studio set in natural surroundings
specifically chosen to inspire painters. The program is designed for both
beginners and experienced artists. For beginners, a step-by-step approach will
be utilized to set up a canvas with a focal point, focusing on color mixing
using primary paints while emphasizing aspects such as color value, color bias,
and temperature. Additionally, other topics will be covered based on the needs
of the attending artists, including techniques for painting still and moving
reflections in water, clouds, and perspective. Each day follows a structured
schedule, beginning with morning painting sessions from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM,
followed by demonstrations in the afternoon from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The day
concludes with group critiques at 3:00 PM, fostering a collaborative learning
environment.

 On Day 5, participants will focus on gathering
a portfolio of image resources to be used as reference material for their
future work. Appointments will be available at Finn Artists Studio to assist in
preparing photos for painting, ensuring that artists are well-equipped for
their creative endeavors.