As the sun rises and sets, we journey together. We journey through life’s joys and sorrows, through life’s peaks and valleys, separate yet together, we follow our paths. Our paths have met. We share nature’s beauty. We share eight thousand sunsets. What a joy it is!
David B. Rice
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As the sun rises and sets, we journey together. We journey through life’s joys and sorrows, through life’s peaks and valleys, separate yet together, we follow our paths. Our paths have met. We share nature’s beauty. We share eight thousand sunsets. What a joy it is!
David B. Rice
Crafted from the forest, its gunnels and keel gleam with an artist’s touch. Flashes of light across a mist soaked lake supply proof of its presence, as it glides and sways in a rhythmic dance. Markings on a polished underbelly honour the rocky Algonquin and Temagami isles where sanctuary was sought for moments of reflection and sustenance, or protection from leeward winds. As stars appear and night draws near, I wait in anticipation for the coming dawn when once again I can share quiet moments alone with my cedar strip.
This collector piece is one out of a growing edition that I started creating in 2016. You will notice that the edition number and the artist’s signature is engraved on the back of the canoe, so as more pieces are created in the Canoe Series in the future, the lower edition numbers will translate to an increase in value with the passage of time.
Early snow brings pause to all who ply these waters. The call of geese overhead reminds me of the passing season, and the gentle approach of the next. Memories return to summer morns, and carefree paddles on mist shrouded lakes. Without the return of melting warmth, we are only left awaiting spring.
When the loons no longer call
When the wolves have no need to howl
When the whispering pines are quieted
We feel the silent voices of Algonquin Spirits