Snow, snow and more snow. We have been clobbered here in Upstate New York this season, and I have been painting one of my favorite subjects: snow.
Harvest’s End, 8×10 oil pastel
I recently dropped off my teenage son at a friends house and was struck by the shadows in a gully by the side of the road. The image stuck in my mind, and when I returned home, I went into my studio to paint it. As I FINISHED the painting my son walked in and I asked him what he thought. His response? “I guess its a good start.” (Sigh) I suppose its a good reminder of how different we all see things, in art, and in life. Here is my (finished) painting, “Harvest’s End.” I am calling it done. ~Rita
New York North Fine Art 
It’s gorgeous! I feel as though I could walk right into the scene (with boots of course!). Puts a lot of warmth into the cold winter we’ve had this year. Love it!
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Thanks Mary! This was a really pretty spot, and the sun on the snow made it really sparkle. Yes, its certainly been a very cold winter this year! Hopefully spring isn’t too far away! ~Rita
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Rita, I like the cool shadows that we have to “walk” over to go to the warmth further back in the painting. And don’t worry about teenaged son’s reaction. He was probably envisioning it being finished when it included a girl, a truck, a guitar, a monster, or a snowball fight!
Thanks for sharing this lovely view. – Ruth
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Thanks for your comments Ruth! They are appreciated. I will have to remember to put those other things in the next painting before I show it to my son! ha!
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wow it is lovely, beautiful colours. Dont worry my 5 year old daughter started to critique my paintings when she was only 3!! As long as the painter is happy then that is most important!
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Thanks Anna! So true, whether its a five year old, a teenager or an art critic, in the end if the painter is happy with it that’s all that matters! Thanks for taking the time to look and comment. ~Rita
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This is so lovely! I love the shadows, how they look almost translucent on the snow. Don’t change a thing! 😉
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Thanks Kate! Glad you liked the painting. ~Rita
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Oh this is funny! I have a couple of those adolescents at my house, so I can really relate. It is a lovely painting, I can feel myself there. thanks for checking out my blog. Glad to read that you are not dead! that was a great post and congrats on the show and recognition.
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Thanks Rachel! I appreciate the comments! Glad it gave you a laugh and glad you liked the painting. Your work is lovely. ~Rita
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love the shadows. feels cold.
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Thanks Kim! It was cold! And still is here. Hopefully spring is on the way. Thanks for stopping by and thanks for commenting! I appreciate it. ~Rita
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Just beautiful! My eyes don’t want to look away from those warm purple shadows in the snow. Your work is simply wonderful, and I love all of your descriptions as well. Cheers!
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Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed this painting, and are enjoying the blog. Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment. I really appreciate it. ~Rita
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Nice painting. Glad you enjoy the snow!
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Thank you! ~Rita
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Another beautiful snow scene! Hoping spring comes for you soon. Looking forward to seeing flowers of spring depicted in your art.
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Thank you! I am looking forward to seeing some flowers in both my paintings and in life! Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment. Its appreciated!~Rita
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