Icy Creek

Icy Creek
Oil on masonite, 6x6
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Much to my surprise, I woke up to sleet pelting the windows at 3:00 in the morning.  Often, when I can’t sleep, I will get up and get some chores done.  I always feel better!  I know I’ll be tired when the alarm goes off, and if I’ve at least gotten some of those things done - its okay!  I can hit the snooze!  Well, back to the sleet - next came some freezing rain, which creates a fabulous sparkle on trees and foliage!  So, departing from my monthly theme - I am painting the beauty around me.  We have so few of these beautiful icy days - I simply must capture them in oils!   Painting number 1100 in 1100 days and Day 6 in the current 30 Day Painting Challenge.  :)

Snow in the Creek Bed

Snow in the Creek Bed
Oil on panel - 8x6

Had it not been for the 30 paintings in 30 days challenge, I would not have painted today.  I am almost out of panels - and could only find 8x6's on hand.  I watched the grandbabies for most of the day, one of whom is coming down sick.  I am officially out of all white tubes of paint - except for one, Gamblin's Fastmatte white - which I used here (only because I had to).  It has a thicker texture, which I like for the snow.  I am also trying a new medium - walnut oil alkyd.  I don't use mediums most of the time, so the jury is still out on this one.  I painted this from photos I just took close to home.  No painting out with a 3 and 5 year old in the snow!