Train over Peel and Wellington

After doing a smaller study of this train bridge over Peel and Wellington, I wanted to do a slightly larger version so as to capture the full effect. It was quite dark by now, and the only nearby lamp was amber which made colours difficult to judge. The underside of the bridge, a smooth concrete, was reflecting the glow of the city, including lamps, traffic lights, and a multitude of cars. A passenger train rumbled by overhead, with people sitting comfortably in train cars. To paint this, I first established the main shapes with a small #2 paintbrush, then preceded to fill in the colour blocks, finishing with textures, car details and colourful condo windows. It definitely captures the moment. If you were standing here and turned around, you would see the Peel basin and famous Farine Five Roses in bright red neon.   

Train over Peel and Wellington, watercolour 8 x 10" cold press, November 2025