Looking for something to paint really fast after work, I found this scene along the train tracks of the commuter train travelling east in the last light. The setting sun made a neat amber glow on the snow and back of the train, along with the tree tops. In the foreground a fence was covered in hibernating vines. On location I managed to get the under-painting completed, then finished with the trees and detailing on the train at home when the painting had a chance to dry. I used this two-phase technique a few times lately due to the extreme cold. If it was a bit more pleasant I could do a second painting, let this dry, then come back to it, but there is the small matter of standing around at -25 Celsius for too long! I am really enjoying the cold though, its part of living in Canada and I prefer it over the steaming hot summers actually. Mind you, spring time will be a welcome change.
Commuter train last light, watercolour 5 x 7" cold press, February 2025
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