Dépanneur Diamond 10 in Lachine has been run run by the same family for 70 years. Lately it was in the news because the owner of the building wants to demolish the whole thing and build condos. Unfortunately the owner had given short notice, and the family was heart broken to hear that thier business was going to be demolished. According to the article I read the city has not approved the permit yet until a satisfactory plan is presented. Let's hope they keep some space for a dépanneur, the area needs it. Just in the time I was painting here about half a dozen people tried to go in the store, but it was locked up.
Dépanneur Diamond 10, front view, watercolour 8 x 10" Strathmore Gemini, October 2022 (No. 3201a)
Here is a side view of the dépanneur, with the sun coming from behind. I noticed that my reflection was in the window, so included me in my blue bomber jacket, cap and sunglasses in the window. In shadow, the top was a pale yellow, the bottom a pale red-orange.
Dépanneur Diamond 10, side view with reflection, watercolour 9 x 12" cold press, October 2022 (No. 3334b)
The previous painting did not quite capture the intricate lattice work on the front porch so I did this smaller version. I adjusted the colour and value contrasts too. If the weather is nice next weekend I might go back and do another one or two before they demolish it.
Dépanneur Diamond 10, side view with lattice, watercolour 5 x 7" cold press, October 2022 (No. 3259)
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