Snow

 

 

First Time Plein Air in the Snow

 

It was cold, only in the 20's, but I wanted to get out and try painting the snow.  I had a struggle with almost everything in this scene and had a lot of help from my friends.  I got pretty chilled after a couple of hours and I'm not sure working small helps me to paint faster.  The winter trees and grasses that require thin lines are so frustrating.  I came home and wiped out and practiced on this piece using a palette knife and brush until I felt I was getting better at it. 

 

Castlewood State Park

Along the Trail

5x7

The snow is melting fast and hopefully when we 

get another snowfall I will get out and try again.