First Snow on the Cedar

Today, I'm thankful for an early snow to paint - and I simply love painting our winter wonderland first thing in the morning! In fact, I skipped the gym to paint this alarmed by the dripping from my eves.  This gorgeous blanket of snow was destined to be short lived, with temperatures hovering above freezing, so I HAD to paint it while I could!  It was still snowing and rather dark when I started this painting, and only at the finish did the skies brighten up. I'm so glad I didn't wait to paint - this landscape was completely different just hours later.  Lovely gift to behold as I'm thinking ahead to Christmas cards!  Painting number 4394 in 4394 days 

Last Light at Snow Creek

It seems I am always trying to cram as much into each day as I possibly can.  The problem with this is that I often run short of daylight when I finally get to paint - especially on these short winter days!  Afternoon is the warmest part of the day, and after 4pm is the best light, normally.  I had three totally different light situations to choose from today as the snow moved in and out. So glad I captured that last warm light.  It was very cold today, so all layers were needed, I even pulled out my battery operated socks - but didn't have time to figure them out. I think I need to charge them first?  I will definitely use them tomorrow, because it is even getting colder!   Painting number 3318 in 3318 days, and this painting also has a secret - another painting underneath it!