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I look for beauty and truth in everything. It's not always there of course but I try to find it or make it happen. I love people who make me laugh.

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Snow Days

Yes, it is winter. We shovel. We curse.We watch for weather updates and hope nothing is on its way to sideline our plans. We consult the local rodent for early spring predictions. Some of us embrace the season and go skating or skiing. Some of us stay indoors till the snow melts. Some people go south. We do whatever we can.
I paint a lot in winter. Here's the evidence: a sampling of paintings I've done over many winters, some dating back to 1981. Snow is an inspiring subject. It's all about sculpture and shadows.









And now I'm going for a walk in the snow, maybe get some new inspiration along the way. Winter...love it or leave it.

34 comments:

Frangipan said...

These paintings are stunning, I can see why you are inspired by winter.

Barbara Strobel Lardon said...

I too love these. Just beautiful and
serene in some cases while others have a lot of movement in them.

Yes you have to embrace winter and see the beauty in it.

Odie Langley said...

I had no idea you were such a talented artist. I love your work.

Ronna said...

Love your snow shadows. You rock, Fran!

Evlyn said...

You have really captured the different moods that snow has, which depend on temperature, humidity, light, etc. Almost makes me appreciate winter, although I am one who would rather leave it than love it.

frannie said...

Thanks for all your thoughtful comments, warm words for a cold climate. Frangipan, you are new! What a cool name. Isn't that a flower?

Knatolee said...

Thee are gorgeous, Fran. You make snow especially beautiful!

april said...

Your paintings are beautiful. Snow scenes are one of my favorites. And love your tutorial below - very helpful! Thanks!

Vicki said...

Breathtakingly beautiful.

frannie said...

To everyone: this may be my last post on this blog due to technical issues involving a change of servers. I'm still trying to work it out.

Knatolee said...

Fran, hope you've managed to sign back on by now!


And I nominated you for a Stylish blogger award. Check my blog for details! :)

frannie said...

Nat, I seem to be able to access comments but not my dashboard. I'm still working on it but get very frustrated. I'll go check out your blog now.

frannie said...

I don't get it. I can comment on my own post but cannot post on my own blog.

Knatolee said...

Fran, I am still trying to figure this out. It's too weird.

I'm thinking that you have the wrong "identity" chosen when you go to your blog...

frannie said...

Nat, I've tried everything. My password has never changed. Now I'm trying a new blog.

Amelia Rice said...

Winter is fun.

Love it!

Ms Rice

**CREATIVE CARMELINA** said...

Gorgeous work! But right now I'm so happy spring is here!

Ciao Bella!

Stop by sometime!

CREATIVE CARMELINA

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Paul Woods said...

I love the paintings - great simplicity and detail all at once very selective ! Nice work :D

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Wonderful

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Marieta_D said...
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Marieta_D said...

Gorgeous winter in the pictures of yours) I was really interesting to read your post) Hope to see winter this time as you used to on 1981))) PERFECT)

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Misty April Resendes said...

Your paintings are so fun to look at! Thank you for posting!

MrsMassacre said...

Looks cold but peaceful. Wonderfully done! :)

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nice blog overall - thanks for publishing

Andrew said...

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