Bob Pitzel

These businesses were a focal point of small communities where people met to gather information on local people and events

Only portions of the green paint remains to identify the maker of this old implement that stands abandoned in a pasture East of Watson, SK. The harsh winter sunlight casts patterns of darks and lights accenting the variety of shapes in the tractor.

CN engine number 5777 sitting near a switch in the central Saskatchewan rail yard at Humboldt SK. The painting incorporates the strong colour combination of red, white, and black as well as their contrasts into the muted earth tones of the surrounding area.

Because of the construction this building was probably used as a residence at some point, perhaps during the homesteading of the property. One wonders how many people may have spent time or seasons here.

A watercolour close-up where prairie grass has virtually hidden an old snow fence that is no longer required to protect the nearby area from excessive drifting during a Saskatchewan winter.

A watercolour of the last remaining elevator in the East Central SK community of Watson. The mid morning sun casts strong shadow patterns on the structure.