Snow - Painting in the Car.

Abstract. Sketch of snow shapes

and dark area relationships

6x8in  watercolor on paper 

We could not drive as fast (poor hubby)

on the return trip due to snowy road conditions.

It gave me time to really look at the color 

relationships for a gray day in snow and tree patterns.

Subdued color in the shade still 

vibrated gently against  the snow

tree branches -  using a rigger brush.

Trying to get the feeling of 

multiple branches and values.

Fall colors still around, here and there.

I loved the color of these weeds

I have started a new 

painting  - a snow scene

I felt more comfortable with it because I had 

just experienced doing the studies in the car.

I will show it on my next post.

I wish Happy New Year to you all.

I will be so glad to see this year end. 

One of the worst in my life! 

How I kept painting I do not know. 

At the same time, I recognize the full value

of "carrying on." The discipline of 

daily painting is to be respected

 even when not much creativity 

enters the stress filled mind.

The power of prayer can never 

be underestimated and the strength

that comes through it.

To my community of blogger friends, 

I thank you for the year of 

friendship and support.

A life saver!

Onward to a healthy, happy 2015 for us all.