These are a few of my favourite things
Posted: May 15, 2024 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Hudson, sketchbook, spring, street scene, urban sketch, watercolour 31 CommentsIt’s finally warm enough (and I am home long enough) to sketch outside. That’s a reason to celebrate. I’m still discovering new places to draw, and of course trying to find places that look like my old favourites. The village of Hudson reminds me so much of Pointe Claire, especially now that it’s spring and the main street is getting busy again.
Today I ordered coffee from Furley’s Bakery and sat outside on their terrace to draw the view down Main. I felt SO rusty so I started with something I feel comfortable with: the bins and the utility pole! My drawing grew organically from there. The tree was next, then the yellow picket fence, a bit of the building, the awnings, etc. It made me so happy to be outside, to be looking at the things I love to draw and to watch people going by.
There’s plenty to draw in Hudson, including lots of charming buildings, a lakeshore and even a boat club. I’ll happily be discovering it all with my sketchbook this spring and summer.
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Thanks Carol!
Really nice 🙂 Glad you are back
It’s good to be back. Thanks so much Chris.
This looks like a wonderful place to sketch.
I’m getting to know it and love it.
There is a beautiful gate and the walk to the beach. I used to take our dog there. Worth the drive from Montréal
I did find the walk to the beach but they’ve closed it and all the roads to it are blocked now. https://globalnews.ca/news/10364333/hudson-sandy-beach-access-blocked/
This is a beauty! Your love of the area shines though, glad you are enjoying your new surroundings❣️
Thanks Denise. Now that it’s nice out, I’m really enjoying my discoveries. Hope all is well with you.
Love the sketch … and the calligraphy! Looking forward to seeing more of Hudson as the summer goes on.
Thanks Tony. I’m looking forward to more discoveries too!!
Overcome with the beauty of your work once again.
Charles, that is very kind.
Oh, how lovely!!!
So wonderful 🥰
Thanks Lori!!
Love your work, and appreciate you describing how the sketch began and evolved. I always learn something new, thank you and enjoy the upcoming summer!
David, thank you so much. I hope you enjoy the summer too!
Charming! Happy spring.
Happy spring to you too Susie!!
Happy times! Lovely to see!
Happy times indeed! Hope all is well with you Bunny!
Love this:) So much! Have you joined the artists club? BTW Mikko has delish coffee and like a living room upstairs:)
HI Monique. I did join the AHA but I am always away during shows and meetings. Hopefully I will be around more next year. As for Mikko, yes, the coffee is great and the views are good too.
Shari, I always enjoy your writing, leading to the wonderful surprise at the end, your beautiful paintings!
Laura, this is so nice to read. Thank you!
I love it
Patricia, thank you!
It looks sunny and cheerful
I enjoy all your paintings, you put life into them
Thank you for always showing the beauty that is in the ordinary. I live down the road from this lovely little town and you must feel that you are ‘in your element’ —as Hudson is chock-a-block with creative people, from artists to writers. Have fun in Alice’s new hunting ground. 🥰🤗🏡