Winter Oil Painting Frosty Morning Impressionist Landscape

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"Frosty Morning"
6x6" Oil on primed art board

Painting winter landscapes can get challenging due to the lack of color from summer and fall.  There is also the challenge of many overcast days.  Sometimes you have to dig deeper to notice the subtle beauty.  Such as the softened glow across a snowy field.

Marshmallow World Winter Oil Painting Impressionism Heidi Malott

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"Marshmallow World"
6"x6" oil on primed art board

"It's a marshmallow world in winter
when the snow comes to cover the ground
it's the time for play, its a whipped cream day
I wait for it the whole year round"

ha ha, no I haven't been painting in a poorly ventilated room...this song was on while I was painting today and I found it quite fitting for this scene.  The name of the song is "It's a Marshmallow World" by the one and only Dean Martin from "Dino's Christmas"

I really wish this painting could be seen in person.  The photo does not pick up the softness and subtle color very well.

Small Impressionism Paintings Original Art Heidi Malott

"December Sunset"

6x6" oil on primed art board

This winter sky is from my studio window tonight.  I am not getting used to the sun setting so early, about 5:30 pm.  By 7:00 it feels like bedtime.  Does anyone else have this problem?  I suppose depending on where you live, you do.  Oh well, the sunsets are gorgious at least.  I may do a series of these sunsets.  Have a great night!

Snowy Landscape Winter Impressionism Heidi Malott

"Winter Shimmer"
6x6" oil on primed masonite

Sisters Beach Painting Best Friends Original Art Heidi Malott

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"BFF"
(Best Friends Forever)
6x6" oil on masonite

I love painting people enjoying on the beach.  The figures in the sunlight against the vast ocean can be so colorful. 

White Barn Autumn Landscape Oil Painting

 

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"White Barn in Autumn"
6x6" oil on primed masonite art board

Hawaiian Skies Sunrise near Diamond Head Heidi Malott

"Good Morning"
6x6" oil on primed masonite.

How could it be a bad morning in Hawaii?  No, I am not in Hawaii today, as a matter of fact I am having coffee this morning at home and it is 27 degrees and frosty out.

Contemporary Impressionism Sand Dunes Landscape Heidi Malott

"Sand Dunes at the Great Lakes"
6x6" oil on sanded art board

A colorful depiction of a fun day at the dunes

Summer Hike Impressionism Contemporary Landscape Heidi Malott

"Summer Hike"
6"x6" oil on primed masonite

When painting a landscape it is easy to be overwhelmed by all the details.  Sometimes I have to write a simple message on a post it note and stick it right on my easel:  "Simplify" or "KISS" (keep it simple sister!)

First Snow Landscape Contemporary Oil Painting Heidi Malott

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"First Snow"
6x6" oil on primed art board

More like a first dusting.  I still can't believe the winter season is approaching.  We are still eating tomatoes from the garden!  This is my first painting after a long break.  I feel a little rusty.  I spent most of my time in the studio preparing my supplies.  I have missed posting and hearing from friends in art.