Viger square is a large expanse of interlocking brick with concrete features and a few grassy hills. Looking west gave this creepy tree view, back-lit by a strong sun. Dandelions were blooming which created an ethereal glow.
Creepy tree Viger square, watercolour 6 x 7.5" cold press, May 2026 (No. 5173a)
Most of Viger square is surrounded by highways and bland condo developments, but this building still had its old-fashioned Victorian-style facade. Working from top to bottom I kept as much detail in the roof features as possible. A small drop of paint in the sky was turned into seagulls to hide the mistake.
Old facade Viger square, watercolour 6 x 7.5" cold press, May 2026 (No. 5171b)
They installed ridiculously long benches in Viger square, along with pillow-shaped concrete platforms. Wonder what the idea was other than pumping up the contract price? So it becomes a heat desert in the summer, useless the rest of the year. Better than condos I suppose, its a hard place to get a decent painting but I keep trying.
Long bench Viger square, watercolour 6 x 7.5" cold press, May 2026 (No. 5174a)
Down at Old Port, its starting to fill up with tourists, so I did a painting here before the crowds get any bigger. On the left is part of an old warehouse turned into a maze, on the right is the Ferris wheel. Orange awnings adorned the front of a corner bistro.
Maze ferris wheel, watercolour 6 x 7.5" cold press, May 2026 (No. 5174b)
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