The village
Posted: October 17, 2017 Filed under: Uncategorized 25 CommentsOn my way home from school today I stopped in Pointe Claire Village. It took me a few stops to find the right place to sketch but I settled on a view of the town that I have painted often, in all seasons. The varying heights and shapes of the buildings attract me, along with the colourful signage, awnings and flags. Today I worked a little more loosely than usual, letting the wet puddles of wash flow and combine. Instead of being too precise about architecture, I let the shapes of colour and value lead me towards an impression of what was in front of me. It’s quite a fun way to work. Sketched in a Handbook Journal, 8″ x 8″. 
I’m loving the loose! yet the structure of perspective totally strong with the electrical lines. : )
Thanks Tylara. I loved the process of sketching this loosely too. Thanks for writing!
Always enjoy your sketches. You seem to enjoy locations with a lot of electrical wiring. Have your Craftsy class and really enjoy the content.
Thanks Kirk. I love painting all the electrical wiring. I find that it adds rhythm to the sketches. A little music is always good, right?
I’m curious how long this lovely loose gem took from start to finish ? Approximately ?
It’s great as always but does have that “quicker” look – lack of a better word because your work is always fresh
I find myself in an overworked habit lately
Glad you’re squeezing in precious painting & drawing time
Hi Soni, This took about an hour to do. When I stop on my way home from school it always takes me a bit of time to get into the right head space for drawing. It is a big shift from teaching. Here’s a suggestion for you. If you find that you are overworking your sketches, try using a bigger brush than you think you need. That is a good way to lose a bit of control and loosen up.Overwork often happen with a tiny brush in hand. Just a suggestion.
Very nice-refreshing! And the composition and square format work so well together.
Thanks Holly!
Love the signage and splashes of colors associated with signs that call our attention to them. It’s so refreshing to see your work once again. We had a major power outage and have gone without internet for about 2 weeks. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Bernadette. I’m sorry to hear that you had such a long time without internet! I don’t know what I’d do, but maybe it would be a good thing. More time to paint and less time online!! Hope it’s all resolved now.
Great work. I love the detail in your work.
-MegN Horton
Thanks so much Megan.
The details you place into your art are fantastic. I am such a fan of your work👏😃
Many thanks!
This is just what I love about your work-city scenes. And this is what I love to paint. This one is so perfect–the shapes, colors, and, of course, the wires. I have no idea why these scenes have always appealed to me. I used to paint scenes of downtown Philadelphia but we no longer live that close to a big city. thanks for this one.
Thanks Judy. Even if you don’t live close to a big city, you could always sketch in a small town like I did for this one. You just need to find an interesting corner.
I do see many interesting corners but no place to park. We have a lot of bicycle lanes–or buggy lanes in the Amish country. But–I will keep on looking. Your are inspiring.
Love it! I enjoy the painterly style you use.
thanks Leslie!
The looseness gives this a nice sense of life. Great darks and lights.
Thanks Joan!
Unless one struggles with a complex scene they will never appreciate your ability to simplify the shapes and values of a really complicated city scape.its like a stained glass window
Gary, it’s funny you should mention a stained glass window. Sometimes I think of that when I’m painting — adding piece by piece of coloured glass. Thanks so much for writing.
Simply GREAT! Love the abstract quality.
Love your work, beautiful!! Thank you for sharing these!