Need I tell you what Sishiqua means? I think every mountain peak in the western territories with a similar shape was given a similar name by one explorer or Indian tribe or another. This volcanic cone peak is in one of my favorite places, near Augusta, Montana.
A few years ago, I forced my daughter to climb with me to the top of what is now called Haystack Mountain. The climb up and then down again was brutal, over big lava rock boulders. Smarter people quit half the way up. I was so tired when I reached the top I didn’t even take any pictures, darn it all, but the view was beautiful!
I did this painting to submit to the Paint the Parks Competition. It qualifies as a representation of the Lewis & Clark Historical Trail. Lewis camped near this spot on his return trip from the coast on July 8th, 1806. “Sishiqua” is an oil, 24 x 32.
Wow!!! 🙂 Eli
Last weekend we drove to Augusta. Looking at “Haystack,” thought it would make such a lovely painting, especially with the sunlight of that day. YOU DID IT!! And, spectacularly!!! Elegant name, too…So much more fitting for a geological wonder! Good luck on the entry (it would be great for our 2011 show, too)!