I received new boots today Baffin Yoho style boots that are rated to -50°C so my feet were warm and dry this time around! There were great piles of snow all around the grocery store parking lot, this is near the Provigo on St. Jacques near the forested hillside that defines the southern most end of NDG. I made several paintings at this location over the years such as the blue truck. When overcast and grey, the trick is to find scenes with high contrast. For example, the snow on the big tree, and the snow piles against the road and apartments provided strong value contrasts. The snow was mixed from various blues (PB15, PB15:3, PB60) and the amazing quinacridone purple (PV55). The browns were mostly raw umber which is difficult to use at this temperature. Maybe I will mix in some honey with the paint which should improve flow. At least then I can eat the paint if I need to.
Snow Covered Tree, Apartments NDG 4 x 6" cold press watercolour January 2021
notes to self:
Today was colder than yesterday it was around -7°C and a moist wet feel. Boots vastly improved cold tolerance, just the seat of the pants, gloves, and parka could be improved. Today not too cold. Simplified water system today, just brought one container with a mix of the salt water stock and fresh water- a small mason jar with tightly fitting lid. Paper cold press, was absorbing well. Small size good for cold, keeps sitting time down.
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