Before running out of blue paint on Sunday I got in a few paintings, for example this scene looking at the Monk Boulevard bridge over the Lachine canal. The bridge was backlit by the sun, which also created a sparkle on the blue water (PB60). The canal produces caramel and greenish tones on the waves from the mucky bottom.
Monk Boulevard bridge, watercolour 5 x 7" cold press, April 2024
Just on Eglise street there was an interesting yellow sign and colourful rusty drums. The currugated fence had graffiti on it which added even more colour to the scene. Despite the desolate and somewhat lonely scene, this painting still coveys a sense of warmth and light. One day most of these old shops will be condos, so may as well paint for posterity.
Church Truck Shop, watercolour 5 x 7" cold press, April 2024
There was a lot to take in with this scene, with the autoroute 15 bridge in the background and an interesting turquoise and stone walled building. With a bigger piece of paper this would be a good scene to try again, there is even a bike path and sliver of the canal visible in the distance.
Bridge and Turquoise Building, watercolour 5 x 7" cold press, April 2024
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