A wet snow came down today, announcing the start of the winter season. I made a quick walk out to the grocery store and to do a painting at Coffee Park, looking up towards the private school. Using the path in the composition provided a strong diagonal element to contrast the vertical trees and posts with their neon orange tops. The whole painting was done with variations of grey brown and blue with some orange accents. Technically it is easier to paint winter scenes because there is no grass or leaves, however, there is the weather to contend with, and the paint always dries more slowly than on a warm day. I wasn't sure if I could pull this off, but then again, it has only been about 8 months since I painted the
last snow and ice.
First Snow of Season, Coffee Park, watercolour 5 x 7" cold press, November 2022 (No. 3290)
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