On Saturday it was gloomy and cold, I walked down to Trenholme park and made this painting of the rink from a frontal view. Nobody was using the rink, but there were swirling skate marks that created an interesting pattern on the ice, and the ice was reflecting some of the background elements. Unfortunately these details were not preserved in the painting, due to the moist nature of the surface when lots of salt is added to the water. In the winter, I am always pushing for more detail and better effects but the conditions are a limiting factor at times. The key is to choose scenes that are feasible. I also noticed that the roads were clear enough to contemplate a Sunday bike ride.
Trenholme Rink Frontal View, watercolour 5 x 7" cold press, February 2024
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