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One of my favorite hiking spots is along the Cowichan River, especially in wild flower season. I did a painting of this photo taken by my friend Don Fleming. Inspiration comes from many sources, and this photo reminded me of a day I hiked along the river identifying shooting stars, satin flowers, twin flowers, tiarella, aquilegia, meadow rue, lewisia and other flowers that are so prolific in this area. I especially like the beautiful ferns, the maidenhair fern in particular. It has been said that a painting that evokes a memory or feeling is a successful painting. I feel that this photo captures the beauty of the area and represents so well our west coast rain forest.