Definitely no parking
Posted: October 29, 2025 Filed under: Uncategorized 7 CommentsWe just finished the video recording of a new online course. There’s still lots to get ready before we release it, but after many days in the studio, my reward is to go out to sketch.
We’ve had an incredible autumn here in Montreal. The colours have been spectacular and the leaves have stayed on the trees for what seems like longer than usual, I guess because of the lack of rain. Because of work commitments, I never made it to my former neighbourhood to paint my favourite tree, but this maple in Hudson has a similar shape and a crooked road sign in front of it too. This year, it will have to do.
The light was glorious this morning and the shadows sharp on the tree. I painted on a pad of Arches CP paper, using a limited palette of Cobalt Blue, Quinacridone Rose and Hansa Yellow Medium, plus a bit of warm red for the parking signs.
Shari – Just Beautiful! Thank you for the color mixture you used. Such a helpful hint. with warmest regard, Irma
Thanks so much for having a look Irma. I’m glad it was helpful.
Gorgeous!
Wonderful! And it also means it won’t be long until we see the wheelbarrow!
Tony, that is so true. When I am working, there is nothing I miss more than drawing my everyday stuff like the wheelbarrow. Now is the time of year when I start looking at the weather app quite often, hoping for that little snowflake symbol. My wheelbarrows are waiting for that. Hope all is well with you.
We had a spectacular fall in my neck of the woods too, I did a bunch of sketches in a hurry, it’s such a short window but so lovely. Can’t wait to hear about the new video release date! In the meantime, I’ve been enjoying the sketching retreat, lots of great teachers and lessons!
Beautiful!! Hudson, NY?? Is this your next online class?
Thanks and all the best to you!
Wendy