First Snow Winter Impressionism Daily Painting

"First Snow"  orig post 2012

oil on panel 

6x6"

I could not wait to paint the first snow in the woods.  The sun was setting.  The few lingering leaves of fall "popped" off the blue shadows on the snow.  This contemporary impression has an abstract feel to it in my efforts to capture the moment without getting too detailed in all the trees.

I encourage you to notice how the painting becomes clearer as you step back a few feet rather than closely from your monitor.

First Snow Countryside Landscape Original Oil Painting

sold

"Strength"

6x6"

oil on panel 

orig.post 2015 

We have only had one snowfall so far and that was before Thanksgiving.  We have been enjoying the warm weather, especially knowing it wont stick around.  Fortunately I took a few pictures of our first snowfall.  This mighty old tree stood strong in the cold and wind.  I should know this, I think this tree is a sycamore not an oak, but I could be wrong.  It was kind of scrubby, looked like it had a rough beginning many years ago for it had a few restarts shooting up from the ground.

Winter Landscape Snow December Woods Painting

"First Snow"
This is what I woke up to this morning. Our first snow of the season. The kids were pretty excited. It wasn't a "snow day" but their buses were running late. Painting snow can be tricky especially in the woods. You dont want to get too busy with details yet capture the delicate branches and somber grays.

6"x6" oil on panel.