Ice fishing is not just a hobby – it's a way of life, and huts are like people's homes, as individual as they are. This painting has a smattering of different ice hut styles. Some, like the church, seem outlandish, but all of them exist on the world's frozen lakes. All you have to do is google ice hut villages and you'll be astounded at the variety of different huts you'll see. If you take a close look at the lures in this painting, you'll see they are all real lures, including the Swedish Pimple and the William's Wabler Ice Jig. See how many lures you recognize. Surely there's a hut and a lure you can call your own. My husband's favourite is the log cabin and the Wabler. Incidentally, that's my LEAST favourite. I actually am torn between the trailer and the skinny blue and white one. Which is yours?
36" x 12" original acrylic painting on stretched canvas. Gessoed. Varnished. Sides are painted black so no framing is necessary. For more information visit my Etsy shop.
Now I need to Google it!
ReplyDeleteMy BIL & SIL in Maine are avid ice fisherfolk, and some of the family goes up there to join in. Their ice shack is all equipped with a stove even. I wouldn't do it b/c I don't like fishing but it's a very popular sport up there.
ReplyDeleteWe don't have much ice fishing on Lake Erie, I understand. Too shallow. But the deeper lakes carry on.
ReplyDeletePS, I am so proud of you!:-)
I like the little brown one third in from the right. It reminds me of the one I used to go to with my Dad on Lake Simcoe.
ReplyDeleteWow. Definitelya alien territory for me here. And I would love, love, love an ice hut. Fishing? Not so much. Just the hut...
ReplyDeleteThe skinny blue and white one's my favourite. Admittedly, since I don't care for the taste of fish, ice fishing would be something I'd never do.
ReplyDeleteI am afraid that I am more the simple hook with a piece of processed cheese. That tells how much fishing I have done.
ReplyDeleteThis is just gorgeous Cathy. Love it.
ReplyDeleteCathy - I am really loving your artwork. I love your exuberant colours and Canadian themes! Ice fishing "shacks" (we always called them that) are truly very individual and as unique as the people who fish from them.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea there were little villages like this! I like the skinny blue one too. :)
ReplyDelete~Jess
Very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOh...and warm greetings from Montreal. :)
ReplyDeleteHey Cathy! Hope you are doing all right.
ReplyDeleteHey Alex! Yes, I'm doing fine! Thanks for wondering if I was dead yet!! oxoxo Hope you're well as well!
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