More change, in my City. The old Con-Agra grain elevators in Kansas City are being demolished to make way for retail development--more Urban Removal. I've always loved the sun on these rounded shapes, so I was relieved there was still enough to sketch when we went in to take Joseph to the doctor yesterday.
 |
| The sun was very bright, and it was warm in the Jeep...nice to sit and sketch. Because of the complex shapes, this time I decided to sketch first, with my mechanical pencil... |
The site is surrounded by railroad yards that once moved millions of tons of grain from this location around the country. I wonder what will happen to all the miles of track?
 |
| Here's my view out the window...you can't get terribly close for safety reasons, but then I wanted the big view, anyway. |
 |
| I was aiming to capture the effect of light and shadow, as well as destruction... |
 |
| I've recently discovered what a handy art desk the door to my glove box is! |
 |
| I don't believe I could work very large, but it IS a more workable solution than balancing everything on my lap and the console... |
 |
| And here's the finished sketch, scanned when I got home. I'll miss this interesting old building... |
