Montour Preserve, Winter Freeze

"Winter Freeze"

5"x7"watercolor

 Fabriano Artistico extra white 140# cold press block

It has been cold here this past week.  The snow is melting a little today, which always happens when Lewisburg puts on its Ice Festival.   Actually it was kind of perfect.  The ice sculptures should last longer than usual this year because another cold front is coming tomorrow.

I am painting snow scenes in my warm kitchen,  looking out on the snow.  The sun is shining. 

Life is good.

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Ice Carving, Lewisburg Ice Festival

Ice Carving Sketch

Watercolor on Pentalic watermedia sketch pad. 5"x8"

Tried my hand at plein air painting in 20 degree F temperature. 

The sketching was a little sketchy because I kept my gloves on to start.

I thought the paint would work better because I had a water-filled brush.  The paint was freezing as I tried to apply it to the paper making flat flakes of slush that could be brushed off.  I quit when the paper got too cold to accept any paint at all.

Snowy Hufnagle Park Gazebo, Lewisburg PA

"Snowy Gazebo"
(Sold)

5"x7" watercolor on Fabriano acquarello 140# extra white block

Time is short today so I painted a mini.  My reference photo is from last February.  

The Lewisburg Ice Festival is this weekend and I felt like painting something in 

the spirit of the event.  I think I will have to do a larger version of this when I have more time.

More Minis for "Warm Your Heart"

Watercolors with Ink on Artist Trading Cards

Just a few more the of the tiny paintings for the "Warm Your Heart" event at Brushstrokes Art Supply store at 340 Market Street in Lewisburg.  The event is Friday and Saturday Jan.31-Feb.1, 2014.
Drop by if you can with your old (or new) blankets, towels, sheets, pet supplies or cash: which will be delivered to seven local animal charities.

Thank you Peggy and Asulu from class for donating small oil paintings.   See them all at Brushstrokes.

Mini's For a Good Cause

"Oscar"      -                      "Pittsburgh City Deer"

Artist Trading Cards: Watercolor and Ink

The 'Lewisburg Ice Festival' is fast approaching.  With this winter, it could be a good one. 
The event is this coming weekend: January 31- February 2, 2014

Brushstrokes, local art supply store, extraordinaire, will be hosting its 
annual “Warm Your Hearts - Pets in Need” donation event to benefit seven of our local animal rescues.  
 Old blankets, towels, dog or cat items, and any other useful items are collected at their 340 Market Street location.  Any cash donation over $25 gets a tiny original artist card. Above are two of mine being donated for the cause.  

http://www.lewisburgpa.com/calendar/eighth-annual-heart-of-lewisburg-ice-festival