Windswept

I created this painting during the first snow fall in Southern Alberta which was at the beginning of this month(October). To everyone's dismay, we had a record snow fall in over two days. The image for this painting came out of my head as I wanted to show that the autumn leaves were still on the trees and were just beginning to fall when the snow hit. And within a week or so however, the snow melted and disappeared completely.  It will be back!  

Quietude

Have you ever felt a quiet calmness envelope you as you stand alone in a silent spot gazing at a serene landscape? I have had that opportunity many times before and this place was no exception. Although it's a cool winter scene, I was taken in by the old red storage shed set against the darker muted colours of the sky, trees and snow. The location is just west of Okotoks and in a farmers field, so I had to hurry to take the shot as I knew I was trespassing on private land. But for the few minutes that I was there, I knew it would make for a nice painting.