In response to the devastating fires in Jasper National Park, I have compiled a portfolio of paintings inspired by my experiences in the park. Over the years I have been fortunate to have skied Marmot, mountain biked many trails, learned to rock climb in Hidden Valley, ice climbed Maligne Canyon and many other routes, backpacked the Tonquin valley, Skyline Trail and Maligne Pass trails, and canoed Maligne Lake. As many Canadians have, we’ve supported and enjoyed many of the restaurants, bars, shops, hotels, lodges and private lodgings. I am grateful for each experience and the resulting memories and paintings.
I know I speak for many when saying Jasper is our happy place.
I send my heartfelt condolences to the people of Jasper who lost homes and businesses. It seems there are no words that are constructive, and I’m sure many people feel helpless. It may be small comfort now, but the landscape will endure, the town will be rebuilt, and eventually the families and wildlife will return.
For today though, I hope you can take solace in these few images.
Canada House Gallery has set up a Fundraising Initiative to support relief efforts for the town, and I am pleased to donate “The Jasper Towers” to the initiative. 100% of the proceeds of the sale will be donated directly to the fund through the gallery.
