On the drive up to Bolton, I had the pleasure of getting hit with an epic blizzard that shut down part of the highway and cause massive delays. By the time I hit Napanee, the snow was coming across horizontally and whiting out the background. I made this painting while sitting in my rental car. It was still cold even in the car!
Napanee Rest Stop, watercolour 5 x 7" cold press, December 2022 (No. 3320a)
Luckily, on the way back the weather cooperated and the highways were clear. It was still bitterly cold though. To do this painting I stood beside my rental car, looking towards the parking lot were a truck was parked. Knowing the paint would not dry quickly, I tried to keep the elements separate. There were a bunch of lamp posts but there was no way to overlay them. Someone asked me recently, when I was painting on location, if I touch the painting up or continue them in a studio, and I said no, its all done on location. The truth is I occasionally complete a painting at home, but I mostly leave them as is. With this painting it is the end of my recent trip to Bolton to visit mom and dad, it was a great time and the turkey dinner was fantastic!
Mallorytown Rest Stop, watercolour 5 x 7" cold press, December 2022 (No. 3321a)
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