Alexandria Morning

It's a bright September morning in Alexandria, Ontario, Canada. What a historic little town. It dates back to just a few years after the War of 1812 when Upper Canada decided it needed a Mill.

 I'm here painting with the OPAP(Ottawa Plein-Air Painters); we were invited by the PMAC (Priest's Mill Art Gallery) to come and spend the day painting, enjoying the atmosphere, taking in free tutorials by local artists and hopefully leave behind our memories on this town in a painting. 

I walked the streets that back onto a lovely meandering river and waterfall that overlook a stone patio. There are lots of lovely old buildings and businesses to explore which were definite possibilities. But when I happened onto this old iron gate that beckoned me to view the lake, I knew I had found my spot. I secured a spot under a large maple tree, dug out my headphones and let the world drift away while I contemplated colour, composition and how best to translate the tranquility and calmness of the spot. 

Many thanks to Lourens Joubert Executive Director of the PMAC gallery and the whole staff for making it a wonderful day.

Year: 2026
Medium: Watercolour on 140 lb Fabriano Water Colour Paper
Size: 13.75” X 15.75”
Framing: White bevelled mat only, (black frame and glass not included)
Price: $150 CAD
Shipping: Not included