Christmas has come and gone, with nary a snowflake in sight.  Well, maybe one or two, but not enough to stick. I felt a snowy winter scene was in order to remind me of what was to come this winter.
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8 x 10" Watercolor on 140 lb cold press paper, Painting #60 of 100 Paintings Project.
A few months ago, I stumbled across a photograph taken by fellow Michigan resident, "Dr. Farnsworth", and it was a stunner. He graciously allowed me to use his photo for painting (thank you!).  My interpretation is a bit different than his beautifully simplistic and peaceful snowy scene, but I hope I did it justice in his eyes.

I've also posted a few more Autumn scenes in my Sketchbook Gallery.  Take a look if you like.

Happy Winter! (the fun and agony has only just begun)
 


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Ann link
12/28/2011 8:21pm

Wow. This is stunning! My favorite part, besides the snow flakes in the distant trees, has to be the grasses poking through the snow at the base of the foreground tree. This is a wonderful painting!

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Krista
12/29/2011 11:30am

Thank you, Ann! I loved those grasses too.

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Dale link
12/28/2011 11:47pm

Krista, you did an *excellent* job with my picture! Justice has been served! :)

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Krista
12/29/2011 11:33am

Thank you, Dale! High praise indeed! I must compliment you on your beautiful composition and muted simplicity with a splash of color as a focal point. Wonderful photo. Thank you again.

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Kathy link
12/29/2011 10:15am

This is beautiful! Did you use salt for the snowflakes? I also love the red birdhouse. A lovely, peaceful scene.

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Krista
12/29/2011 11:34am

Thanks, Kathy! I used a little salt in the first wash, and when it was dry, I splattered masking fluid over it for more snow.

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Teresa link
01/11/2012 9:32am

This is gorgeous, Krista!! Great job. Happy New Year to you and your family.

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