Over in Mile End st Urbain street was renovated a few years ago with this fancy seating area and landscaping which is under the snow right now. Behind the benches, is the beginning of the Rosemont overpass that is slated for demolition in the near future. I captured the setting sun with concentric rings of yellow, orange, magenta, and a purplish blue green. It was overcast with a warm glow, despite the bitter cold and severe wind chill.
Sundown over benches, watercolour 6 x 7.5" cold press, March 2026
To accomplish these paintings on location, I had to paint the background and fill in the colour blocks, then let it dry enough to finish with details. So I started the first painting, then worked on this one, went back to the first painting, then went back to this one. Luckily it all dried just enough to over-paint the dark details like tree branches, window frames, the legs on the benches etc. With powerful, cold wind it was a good thing my bike didn't blow over. Unfortunately, shortly after getting home, my bike broke in several places and will need major repairs hopefully on Saturday... these bikes are obviously not made for the Canadian winter, but at least I am.
Sumac middle ground, watercolour 6 x 7.5" cold press, March 2026
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