Moleskine watercolor book, Pilot Falcon, Platinum Carbon Black

Fernande and I went to the Quebec Aquarium last Monday.  On my way there I have to transfer from one bus to another, which meant a 10-minute wait.  I quickly sketched a video rental building in a small Moleskine watercolor book I carry.  Not much but it sure made that 10-minutes pass quickly.

Unlike our first visit to the aquarium, it was a beautiful day.  We spent the entire day in the outdoor areas rather than in the actual aquarium buildings.   I love urban ‘hardware’ and so did a couple smallish, sketches of some of the aquarium hardware.  There are examples of this sign everywhere on the grounds, providing directions to visitors.  Simple, easy-peasy to draw, and fun.

Moleskine watercolor book, Pilot Falcon, Platinum Carbon Black

While wandering around I found this bizarro device.  It seems to have either a generator or transformer on the side of it.  It is about four-feet tall.  There are actually a bunch of these along a stone wall, giving the impression that they were once used as lights.  The technology, whatever it is, is very old and no longer used, I think.  Looks like something you’d see in a steampunk movie.  I had to draw it.

Moleskine watercolor book, Pilot Falcon, Platinum Carbon Black

It was already getting hot when I started this sketch and there was no shade from which to draw this large pile of sand.  Towards the end I was sweating like crazy and ready to be done.  As soon as the ink was done I headed for shade to do the color.  Hope you like it.

Stillman & Birn Alpha (10×7), Pilot Falcon, Platinum Carbon Black