Sunday woods
Posted: November 18, 2018 Filed under: Uncategorized 42 CommentsIt’s an abrupt start to winter, isn’t it? It feels like I was painting boat scenes only a few weeks ago. But the snow arrived suddenly and seems to be sticking around in Montreal, much to my delight. Usually I can only paint scenes like this on my winter school holiday in January.
At -10C, it’s was too cold this morning to be outside with an easel, so this one was painted in my warm studio, after a walk with Alice. These days, Arches rough paper is working well for me, and I am in the process of working with some different brushes which I will write about soon, probably when my school semester is over. I’m long overdue to update my materials page too, but again, it will be in a few weeks when I have more time. In the meantime, I’m just happy to sneak in a few hours to paint every few days.
Such a beautiful painting
Thanks so much Diane.
Beautiful painting.
Yes, those boats seem like just yesterday! Beautiful snow, though…
Winter arrived so suddenly that it’s taken us all by surprise. Now it’s so cold here that it feels like mid-January. And it’s still officially autumn!
I am not a painter….but appreciate those of you who are. I love when one of your e-mails pop up…your work just makes me happy. We had our first snowfall and our backyard looks out into a woods….just like this. Thank you for capturing it so beautifully….what a gift you have!
Thanks so much for taking the time to write. Your kind words made me smile.
Oh my! your painting is superb….I feel like I should be putting on sunglasses – how well you’ve captured the strong reflected sunlight on the snow. Your winter paintings make me LOVE our cold season and the magical scenes it presents to us. As we stopped and smelled the roses in the summer, we can also stop and inhale the pristine diamond-speckled landscapes (and cityscapes) after a snowfall.
Gayle, so beautifully expressed. Thanks for this.
Really loving this one Shari!
Thanks!
Wow! That rough paper really worked for this now didn’t it?
I’m happy with the paper for sure!
Love the color or the birches and shadows!
Thanks Jean!
This is one of your very best winter scenes as far as I’m concerned. The composition is very compelling with the large rocks and shadows in the foreground and that beautiful band of warm colors at the high horizon. And I LOVE the purple trees with the lively rhythm of varied verticals. And it’s all backlit. WOW!
Jeff, thanks for this! It was an easy one to paint because before I started it I could see the finished painting in my head. That doesn’t always happen.
Just love the light in this one !
Many thanks Lorraine.
Beautiful Shari! Just beautiful 😊
Thanks Linda!
I love the purple, this looks like an actual photo to me. Wow, amazing job.
Much appreciated Sue!
Wow! Glorious snow scene!
Thanks so much Leslie.
As usual, a beautiful painting. 👍😊
Thanks!
You’re welcome
Awesome! Love the way you capture light. The blue shadow on the snow is amazing.
Thanks Ellie!
Can’t add anything to all that has been written. I love your snow scenes. I guess I love snow.( except for the driving.) Does the snow usually stick around all winter once it has arrived? It did in North Dakota but not here.
Thanks Judy. The snow does usually stick around but this is awfully early. Sometimes we have a thaw in January but it may get warm again in December too. You can never predict.
Great composition! This one is a beauty, so inviting and dramatic. Feels like I am right up front and center enjoying the spectacular view. Thank you.
Thank you, Bernadette!
So lovely! I can FEEL the chill from that snow!
It’s even colder today!
Lovely snow, Shari! 🙂
Thanks Hilda!
Love all the shadows! They just make the whole painting pop> The choice of colors is supberb!
Many thanks Connie!
Those beautiful blue shadows make this scene look so cold! Enjoy the snow!!
Thanks Joan!