Tonight is the end of a pretty hectic weekend. I guess most of us are experiencing that rushing around…. it seems to go along with the season. But now as everyone is sleeping, and I am alone, my mind drifts to thinking fondly about a simpler time in my life, many years ago, when things moved more slowly. I easily conjure up images of being a child and going for a ride at night to look at Christmas lights. Growing up in New England, this usually meant seeing the lights brightly lit up against the dark night, their colors reflected in the snow. Having the time to just take a ride, for the sake of just taking a ride, being together and seeing something beautiful. I yearn for those simpler times…when it seemed easier to be in touch with the true meaning of the season. Wishing you all a holiday filled with the joy and wonder that I remember from that simpler time of my life. ~Rita
Merry Christmas, oil pastel, 5×7
New York North Fine Art 
Hey Rita – Love this piece. It is a chorus of color in what is otherwise a silent night. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! – Tom
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Thanks so much Tom! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too! ~Rita
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Rita, what a wonderful post. Boy, I miss that simpler time too. Your painting really helps to conjure it up. Thank you for sharing it with us. 💜
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Yeah, I think a lot of people year for that simpler time. It is nice to know I am not alone in that. Glad you could relate to the post, and thanks for taking the time to stop and comment. ~Rita
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I was glad to know I wasn’t alone!
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PS Rita – watching “It’s a Wonderful Life” helps.
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It sure does!! Thanks for reminding me! ~Rita
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…..what a gorgeous painting. wow.
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Thanks Lance! I appreciate the comment! ~Rita
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You sound melancholy. I hope the bright little tree, and morning, brought cheer to you and that you have a wonderful Christmas.
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It did bring me cheer Melissa, as painting and being in touch with nature always does. Thanks for stopping by and commenting. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas too! ~Rita
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Beautiful and I love the atmosphere, it brings me back to the excitement of Christmas in the good old days!
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Thanks Anna! So glad it brought you back… when that happens to a viewer, I consider my job done! hanks for stopping in and Merry Christmas! ~Rita
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Lovely painting Rita – the atmosphere created here is perfect for a quiet time, in memories and in this wonderful wintry scene.
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Thanks Mary! Glad you like the painting. The atmosphere was key in this piece for me. Thanks for noticing it. Merry Christmas!~Rita
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Love the atmosphere in this piece. Calm and quiet. A reprieve from hectic. Happy Holidays Rita!
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Happy Holidays Susan! Thanks for commenting on the atmosphere… that was what I was striving for, as that’s what those memories are filled with. Thanks for stopping by, it is always appreciated. ~Rita
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Rita, you have captured such a serene moment. it is achingly lovely. As i get older i realize the season is a mix of sorrow and joy and peace as well. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
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Yes, it certainly is a mix…so true. I wish you a holiday filled with more of the joy and peace Rachel. And thanks so much for such a nice comment on the painting! Merry Christmas!~Rita
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It sure is a hectic time. What if we decided to make room for simplicity and wonder. In the end, it is a matter of choice 🙂 This year I have decided to embrace winter, which I normally dread. Feels so much better. Looove the painting!! Would make wonderful X-mas cards if you made prints of it. Just saying 😉
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Yes, it is a matter of choice isn’t it. Sometimes we forget we have the choice to make. Glad to hear you are deciding to embrace winter… I will look forward to seeing some of your beautiful work as the season unfolds. Thanks for your kind comments on the painting. This was a fun one. ~Rita
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Wishing you a Christmas Eve as magical and beautiful as this piece.
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Thank you Elena! I hope that you and your family are having a wonderful holiday season too. ~Rita
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Lovely piece… should be the cover of a Christmas card!
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Thank you Pauline! ~Rita
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beautiful! the tree Aglow … is stunning 🙂
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Thanks Debi. I have such vivid memories from childhood of the magic of seeing those colors glowing under the snow. As always thanks for stopping by and commenting. ~Rita
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you’re welcome! and thank you for all your lovely feedback as well 🙂 cheers, Debi
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