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Snow on the San Juan River
Oil on panel, 6x6
Wolf Creek Pass, Colorado
GOT Art Gallery Holiday Trunk Show |
As we left Pagosa Springs, we were in a bit of a hurry. The word was out that snow was expected, and the pass would soon be closed. On the south side, the sun was out and illuminating the San Juan National Forest as we started through the pass. About a third the way through, all became very overcast and the skies were spitting snow. The farther we drove, the snow was accumulating on the roads, making them quite slick. It also started blanketing the forest floor and one side of the trees, making a winter wonderland on the green grasses and foliage. Snapping all the way, I was able to get some great reference to work from. So, my Christmas painting begins with the 313th painting in as many days, and a lot of palette knife work :)
A beautiful oil painting! I can hear the quietness from that forest, but the gurgling sounds from the river :) soon winter is here again :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Viola! I love it when someone feels like they are in the painting itself :)
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ReplyDeleteGorgeous snow scene...love it...and apparently the first snow is expected in our area! Thanks for sharing...you have captured the beauty of snow in the woods!
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Thank you so much - the snow is much more beautiful to paint than to shovel!
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