St. Laurent boulevard was closed for pedestrians only, which provided an interesting vantage point of the oncoming traffic. There were concrete blocks and barriers which were omitted from the painting to give a sense of standing in traffic. All the cars had to turn left here much to their annoyance. I tried to sketch out the cars the best I could considering most of them were moving, then filled in the scenery and car parts. It had rained all day and was still overcast. You can see my initials in one of the puddles!
Oncoming Traffic, Little Italy, watercolour 5 x 7" cold press, June 2022 (No. 3145a)
On the approach to Mile End there is a prominent water tower, heavily rusted. I found this view from Parc-Ex, looking over the trees that line the train tracks. Most of the painting was grey and green, with the rusty water tower providing warm contrast. Seagulls flew off in the distance, they are the easiest thing to paint.
Rusty Water Tower in Mile End, watercolour 5 x 7" cold press, June 2022 (No. 3146)
Mile End is (or was?) a cool place to live, there are many shops and restaurants although all of my old favorites are closed now. This dépanneur had an impressive facade, and the balconies hanging over the sidewalk completed the feel. Across the street there was a live accordion playing at a cafe, so I had some music to paint by.
Dépanneur Marche a Epicerie, watercolour 8 x 10" Fabriano Artistico, June 2022 (No. 3037b)
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