Winter Landscape Painting Snowy Fields of Slumber

"Snow Fields of Slumber"

6x6" oil on primed masonite

originally posted 2010

oh dear, I sat here and wrote a post about the Christmas season and all the hustle and bustle and trying not to stress during such an important time that has much more to do with such things and poof, it didn't save.  Hah, well I am out of time so I guess this will have to do.  I know you are busy too!  Try to take time for the little things for they become the big things that make the best memories.

Winter Fields Snow Landscape Painting Contemporary Impressionism Rural Farm

"Snowy Fields of Slumber"

 6"x6" oil on panel.

I drive by these feilds at least weekly. I was so surprised as each week passed that this cornfield had not been harvested yet. Most fields were. I guess weather and many things were a factor. I imagined the stress this farmer must have been feeling. I couldn't believe it when I saw that this field was still standing in November. The corn dried and alone waiting. Finally I saw the combines bringing in the corn one day. Now, in January it rests under a blanket of snow till spring. I really like the palette of this day: grays, a hint of blue, violet and yellow ochre. Somber and quiet yet very alive.