Riding east from Loyola on the Maisonneuve bike path there is a small hill that leads eventually to Vendome metro station. Turning left at the top of this hill would bring you along Grand Boulevard and into NDG. I found a safe spot to stand and make this painting, using my bike pack as a mini-studio complete with brushes, water, rags, paper and palette all ready to go. By safe I mean away from the bike path a little bit, not standing in poison ivy that grows around here, and out of the direct sun. This scene was interesting to me because of the bike path, you see the green markers that help the cars and bikes see the edge of the lane, and the raised concrete they put at the junctions. The scene also reminded me of some paintings I made of the Mile End a long time ago- rows of houses with cars and trees. I scanned some recently and will make a new blog.
Maisonneuve bike path, up the hill, watercolour 5 x 7" cold press, July 2021 (No. 2755)
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