Water under bridge, grassy field, old hoist

Here is another scene from the Côte-Saint-Paul Lock showing water cascading under the foot-bridge. I did a good one on this location a few years ago. Time flies, like water under a bridge, its been six years since the pandemic and like 4000 paintings later. I figured during the pandemic, if I was going to go down, I would go down painting. Luckily we were all fine and I kept on painting!

Water under bridge, watercolour 5 x 7" cold press, June 2026

Across the street there is a wonderful field of grass, it was blowing in the wind today. Next to st Patrick street, it seems rope for development, but for now I enjoyed its appearance. In the background is Highway 15 which heads to Verdun (to the left/south), it has a bridge going over the Canal.  

Field of grass near canal, watercolour 5 x 7" cold press, June 2026

Resting in the shade I got a view of an old iron hoist that used to be for moving cargo on and off barges along the canal. Its still standing and looks as if you could use it with a little grease and oil. It has the look of something that was put together by skilled workers on the spot with iron scraps and welders. Even the pulley system is still attached. As usual, graffiti adorned its surface, which I changed to my initials. 

Old rusty hoist, watercolour 5 x 7" cold press, June 2026