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Just as most people travel with a camera, I often travel with paints and canvas. I never know when a spectacular vista or a dramatic sky may tempt me to set to work in God's glorious outdoors.
I painted Lake Arrowhead on a brisk fall afternoon when the air was crystal clear and the sky a dazzling blue. The lake is a sapphire gem set among rugged hills; the deep blue-green of pine and spruce contrasts with the gold of scattered maples in their autumn glory. A gentle breeze ruffles the surface of the lake, sending swells into the stone breakwater.
The Lake Arrowhead Lodge is a classic mountain inn that is every bit as comfortable as it looks. Its red gabled roof mirrors the contours of the surrounding hills; its rugged breakwater provides a dramatic backdrop for the pounding surf. Colorful beach umbrellas line the shore, offering guests a comfortable vantage point from which to savor the rhythm of the waves.
The resort offers a lake cruise that my family especially enjoyed. In my painting, the historic paddle-wheel boat is secured to one of the concrete piers that jut out into the lake, but we liked it best when we were on deck, tasting the spray as the boat splashed through the azure waves of Lake Arrowhead.

    -Thomas Kinkade