Today the weather was perfect for a painting trip, not too hot, not too cold, and a nice blue sky. This auto wash is on Maisonneuve along the bike path, I have rode past a thousand times and always wanted to paint it. A variety of greys and browns made the yellows really pop.
Car Wash on Maisonneuve, watercolour 5 x 7" cold press, September 2022 (No. 3250a)
Turning south and passing under the highway brings you to Ville st Henri. Most of the old factories and warehouses have been turned into condos. At first glance it looks just like an industrial park until you notice that people are living here.
Factories Turned into Condos, watercolour 5 x 7" cold press, September 2022 (No. 3251a)
Following the canal path Eastwards bring you towards downtown Montreal. This is a typical scene from the old part of the city, I believe it is Griffintown. The skyscrapers in the background are new, and the structure on the left side of the painting is another new apartment.
Buildings and Shadows Downtown, watercolour 5 x 7" cold press, September 2022 (No. 3252a)
Here is another old building, there was a big sign on it saying it would be a hotel soon. In the background is a huge warehouse that has somehow survived the onslaught of condo development.
Soon to be Hotel, watercolour 5 x 7" cold press, September 2022 (No. 3252b)
The middle of Griffintown is a condo moonscape. Roads are torn up, gravel ditches and fences are everywhere. I omitted the labyrinth of fences. It mostly monochromatic, with just some blue sky and orange brick. Yellow ochre (PY43) provided some warmth.
Condo Moonscape Griffintown, watercolour 5 x 7" cold press, September 2022 (No. 3253a)
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