Rain rain go away ...

With steady drizzle I set out by bike with my new rain suit to make a few paintings. There is one spot I know with a large metal roof, its just next to the relatively new path they installed along the train tracks near the Turcot interchange. You see the path next to the fence, on the other side of the fence, if you could look over it, is a steep incline, a concrete wall and the train tracks. In the background on the horizon is the massive mountain of snow they piled up throughout the winter for snow removal. In the foreground, the city restored this small hillside with pine trees, deciduous trees and natural grasses. Some invasive vines were getting into it but I removed them last year. I have to take care of my subject matter! The last of the snow was melting around the base of the hillside.

Restored hill last snow, watercolour 6 x 7.5" cold press, March 2025 (No. 4198b)

 

Looking to the south from the same spot there is a view of the highway overpass and some of the red branches poking up... those will eventually form leaves and become shrubs that turn bright red in the fall. Even though I was under shelter the rain drops were still blowing in. After spending the winter outside painting, today felt like summer to me, although the base temperature was rather chilly.

Red branches overpass, watercolour 5 x 7" cold press, March 2025 (No. 4286b)

 

A row of three condos was put up right next to the Turcot interchange with a great view of the highways and train tracks. Its a wonder they allow condo construction so close to the pollution and noise. I emphasized the green and red contrast to create a dystopian atmosphere. These are still people's homes and I would not want to disparage that... I tried to find the colour and interesting patterns to show. The best part was that it stopped raining and I could continue on down to the Lachine canal path. 

Green condos red plants, watercolour 5 x 7" cold press, March 2025 (No. 4287a)