Painting memories
Family trips to the mountains
Parents gone / children grown
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Camping together in tents
Watching trains wind through canyons
Maligne Lake – Alberta Canada
Painting and Photos: Dwight L. Roth
This painting is on a recycled canvas from the Habitat Restore where I volunteer. I cut the canvas off the frame and turned it over to get a smooth canvas to work on. I staple it back on and soak it to shrink it tight.
This will probably be the last very large canvas I will paint. It takes a lot of work and a lot of standing to get it done. It is hard on my muscles and joints.
Roth Poetry 
A very beautiful painting 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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Thank you Sadje!
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You’re welcome Dwight
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That’s beautiful!!
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Thank you very much!
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Beautiful!
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Thank you, Beth.
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very cool
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Thank you very much!
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Wow, looks like it’s worth all the effort!!
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Thank you, Michael, I a very pleased with the way it came out! It does take some effort for sure!
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Lovely!
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Thank you very much!
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Wow! That is beautiful!
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I love Habitat Restores. Your painting is beautiful. Thank you for sharing it and the poem.
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Thank you. You are most welcome. I really enjoy volunteering there each week.
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This is beautiful and it so clever to recycle the canvas. Amazing.
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Thank you. Recycling saves me a lot of money. A canvas like this would be around $100. I think I got it for $15!
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Brilliant. I frequent charity shops. You have given me an idea. Thank you.
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:>) Wonderful!
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Lovely mountains, lovely memories! Thanks for sharing, Dwight. 🙂🌺
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Thank you very much! You are welcome.
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Beautiful painting, Dwight!
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Thank you very much, Rosaliene.
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Nice! Great idea on repurposing canvases from the thrift store.
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Thank you, Lisa. I have been doing that for a few years. It takes a little more work but saves a lot of money.
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I knew you did, Dwight. It makes me want to give it a try.
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Sounds like a great idea! Go for it!
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Wow! Amazing work! Congratulations, and thank you for sharing it!
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Thank you and you are welcome!
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A gorgeous painting Dwight, it looks beautiful on the wall!
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Thank you, Zenia. I am very happy with it!
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Beautiful painting, lovely words and the best recycling I have seen in awhile. Amazing on all levels.
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Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind words.
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The painting is beautiful and made even better by the family memories associated with it.
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Back stories seem to always help make things better. Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.
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You’re welcome. They sure do.
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That is wonderful Dwight! You are talented! 🙂
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Thank you very much, Carol Anne! I appreciate your kind words!
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Delightful!
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Thank you Selma!
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My dear Dwight, what an AMAZING job you did with this painting. 🎨 You can tell you put a lot of time and energy into this creation, but when you did that mural commission for Hobbit, I think nothing surprises me by the positive challenges you take on and can do. You need a gallery my friend. Love this! 🌄👨🏻🎨🗻
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Ha ha… Thank you my friend. I am surprised you remembered that one! I love a good challenge that I believe I can do.
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Well, you certainly don’t let any grass grow under your feet Dwight. I love your insight and dedication! Keep going and thank you for the inspiration my friend, for all of us who you touch. 🤗💖🥰🦋🤩
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Thank you, Kym. Your encouragement has been a big help in my progress!
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I appreciate that Dwight, but you have exceeded any expectation through anything I said encouraging. So proud of you my friend. 🥰🙏🏼🤗💖😊
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Thank you my friend!
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My pleasure Dwight! 🥰🙏🏼😘
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Lovely!
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If that is to be your last large painting, it is one you can be proud of. Beautiful work! My daughter paints large paintings – I understand the commitment involved. Bravo to you!
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Thank you, Michele. I love the large format. It is the standing that is hard on me. Sitting an painting does not seem to work since it takes a lot of movement to get it done. I appreciate your kind affirmation.
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You are welcome, Dwight. Sitting and typing is also taxing on the body. 😔 It is good to keep moving in healthy ways.
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Yes it is…
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I love your artistry here, visual and words. The subject is dear to my heart as I live on Vancouver Island and have driven through the Canadian Rockies several times, each time an adventure. I find most artists to be very resourceful. 🤩😍💕
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I am so glad this connected with you. The Canadian Rockies are wonderful. Thank you very much for sharing.
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How beautiful is the artistry of this poem, both in the writing and in the vivid poetry! ❤
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Thank you so much, Layla, for your kind affirmation!
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It is gorgeous! I am so glad you have a nice large wall in a perfect spot at home for it! ❤
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Yes, so am I … Thanks!
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O4 my goodness, so beautiful. ❤️
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Thank you so much! I am glad you enjoyed it.
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Your art are such gifts and beautiful memories and vivid with rich color Dwight. Love it! 🥰
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Thank you my friend! I should have a sign over my art that says, “Live Boldly!” I do love bold colors.
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You’re so welcome Dwight. Next art piece, I’ll look for that sign. ❣️💗
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Ha ha… boldly going when no artist would ever think of going! :>)
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And that’s what separates you out! 💞
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Ha ha… maybe so!! Thanks.
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An ambitious project, Dwight! It looks lovely on your dining room wall, where it brings back fond memories. I love the bright blues and greens! ❤
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How nice! It was a big one to tackle. I have done a few like this over the past several years. I am very happy with the way it turned out. Thank you!
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Beautiful landscape and perfect spot on that wall. I imagine was a bit challenging to manage that size of canvas. We’ll done!
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Thank you so much. Yes it was a challenge. I had to go back and repaint the trees to get it right.
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Absolutely beautiful! You are so talented! 💞💞💞
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