Winnipeg night scenes, moon

I posted a few night scenes earlier, here is one just before the sun went down. Since the conference usually ended around 6 or 7 PM, it was still light out until about 8:30, then it got dark, so I could make paintings after the conference program ended. This one shows a local corner store that also sells cannabis, although I changed the word to WEED in the painting so it would fit. This is on York Street, a block south of the Hampton Hotel I was staying at. 

Convenience Citi Corner, watercolour 6 x 7.5" cold press, April 2026 

Since the sky was clear most nights I could see the moon, almost full, hanging over buildings like this pizza restaurant. Called Pizza Hotline, it seemed to be very popular, this is on Broadway street also near the hotel. I stood under lights, on the wide divider between the roads. I wasn't sure about safety in Winnipeg at night, very few locals were out and about, but some people were loitering so I had to keep an eye out.  This painting can go with Moon over Pizza 88, super moon over Atlas Pizza, and Moon over Donut Store.  

Moon over Pizza Hotline, watercolour 6 x 7.5" cold press, April 2026

I wasn't sure what this building was until I checked later on the map, its the Manitoba Legislative Building. Reminiscent of a Parisian building, it was illuminated in pale orange lights, and had a striking yellow shape on the spire.  

Manitoba Legislative Building, watercolour 6 x 7.5" cold press, April 2026

Most of the large buildings downtown were connected with skywalks, pedestrian overpasses, that are no doubt intended for the winter. It also prevents crowds on the sidewalks. I wish Toronto would do this, its like dangerous walking around Toronto. Winnipeg however, was very walkable, and the traffic lights were well set, I never had to wait long to cross. Most people just walked across the street whenever there were no cars. 

Bus under overpass, watercolour 6 x 7.5" cold press, April 2026

This grand building is called The Metropolitan, or The Met for short. Its some kind of entertainment/conference center/hotel. The moon was nearly full against an inky blue night's sky. If I had more time in Winnipeg I would have revisited a few locations including this one. In real life, the colours were a soft coral and violet, with ornate architecture. But at least the painting gives a good feel for the scene. 

 Moon over The Met, watercolour 6 x 7.5" cold press, April 2026