Most of the waterfront along the st Lawrence river is a manicured lawn with bike paths and walking paths. The embankments are mostly off limits, they are trying to restore most of them, although here and there a path winds down to the river. A few spots seem good for wading in the water, and some people even do stationary surfing on the small waves. Today there were plenty of dandelions, which are always fun to paint at first, then it gets tedious after a few weeks.
Lachine rapids spring, watercolour 6 x 7.5" cold press, May 2025
Crossing over from park Angrignon, I entered Verdun via the aqueduct bike path that runs all the way though Lasalle and beyond. The first part of the painting was the colourful spring foreground, then I over-painted the ominous power towers. The sky was painted in a dramatic fashion to complete the ominous, yet hopeful atmosphere.
Aqueduct path power towers, watercolour 6 x 7.5" cold press, May 2025
Here is the classic view of the park Angrignon pond, it is a very long, narrow, and shallow body of water where ducks and turtles live. I've painted this scene many times, there happens to be a good place to stand here, although every time there is a strong, often cold wind.
Angrignon pond spring, watercolour 6 x 7.5" cold press, May 2025
At the other end of the pond there is a group of birch trees, and this mallard was swimming by. A lot of people were having picnics here, I got a good whiff of barbecue meat and lots of loud music playing. Not to mention, little dogs barking. Sounds of summer are arriving.
Birch and mallard, watercolour 6 x 7.5" cold press, May 2025
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