Nanton, Alberta – grain elevators, originally uploaded by Matthew-1.
Pete and Cathy’s posts inspired me to upload a grain elevator sketch I did last summer.
Not such a great sketch as the proportions are off (the towers are much thinner and more elegant than what you see here), but that’s okay.
They call these structures the “Cathedrals of the Prairies” and it’s easy to see why. They are disappearing fast though, it seems they are just not economically viable any more.
This one happens to be a dual spire Cathedral – no rose window unfortunately!
Here’s a flickr pool link to some photos: http://www.flickr.com/groups/694029@N20/
Share
Recent Posts
Open call for the USk Reportage Grant Program 2026
Visual historians: the power of reportage sketching Sketching has a unique way...
Read MoreDrawing Attention March 2026
Remember to select FULL SCREEN. To read Drawing Attention as a...
Read MoreUSk Workshop – Wonkiness that works: four keys to fearless drawing
USK Workshop – August 7-9 2026 (Oslo, Norway) About the workshop: Get...
Read MoreCall for Urban Sketchers Communications Director (Volunteer Position)
Are you an Urban Sketcher with experience in communications and a desire...
Read More