If You Go Down In The Woods Today ?
by Jean Walker
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Title
If You Go Down In The Woods Today ?
Artist
Jean Walker
Medium
Painting - Oil On Canvas
Description
Forests are mysterious places at the best of times...But even more so when there is light streaming through a misty woodland..together they are truley magical......!!!
This Forest of Cannock Chase has several war memorials, including German and Commonwealth war cemeteries. A memorial to the victims of the Katyn Massacre was unveiled by Stefan Staniszewski, whose father Hillary Zygmunt Staniszewski (a high court judge) died in the massacre. Preserved below the memorial are phials of soil from both Warsaw and the Katyn forest. Freda, the Harlequin Great Dane mascot of the New Zealand Rifle Brigade (Earl of Liverpool's Own) is also buried on the chase marked with a memorial marble headstone.
The Chase is popular with cross-country mountain bike users. The purpose-built XC 'Follow the Dog' trail is an 11 km (6.8 mi) technically challenging route, opened in 2005, starting and finishing at the Birches Valley Visitors/Cycle Centre. It is open to all, however it is not recommended for beginners. A new section of XC trail was opened in April 2010. The 'Monkey Trail' (7 mile) is a more technical trail that splits from 'Follow the Dog' at about the halfway point, then rejoins slightly further on. There are several features mountain bikers can look out for when riding on the chase, such as Kitbag Hill, Rabbit Hill, Quagmire Bridge, Roots Hall and Brocton Shorts to name a few.
Since 2006, the forest has been used as an open air music venue as part of the Forestry Commission nationwide Forest Tour, with acts such as The Zutons, The Feeling, Status Quo and Jools Holland playing in a forest clearing.
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Comments (85)
Randy Burns
...and this this one of my favorites of yours Jean. I LOVE the mood, light and feeling I immediately get with this soulful piece. Hope all is well with you my friend. F/L
Randy Burns
Wish I were in these woods at this time. The soft lighting and greens and an almost violet glow is pure magic Jean. F/L *******
Lori Lafevers
Absolutely beautiful! I saw this on the contest for woman painters! Jean,I am enjoying your wonderful gallery,what a fun trip:)
Jean Walker
Dave I really appreciate your wonderful comments, I think your my No 1 fan lol...bless you ...!!!
Dave Farrow
Jean my dear, this painting is a favorite of mine,,,the aura of mystery surrounding it reaches deep into ones imagination. Its raw beauty is undeniable..if only a person could see beyond the mist and the secrets within..oh yeah, the gold medal...l.v.f...sweet
Doug Kreuger
Fantastic woodland painting Jean! Love the drama in this scene. I agree, forests can definitely mysterious and magical places, presenting many possibilities for the imagination! L&F
Jean Walker
Vicki.....I really appreciate your wonderful complimentary appraisal of my work.......you are so very kind....I am looking forwar to visiting your portfolio also......Kind regards Jean !!!
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