Fresh Snow

(C) 2015 Dale DiMauro

While Boston received upwards of three feet of snow yesterday, we here in Brattleboro Vt, or at least at our house, have 6-9" of freshly blown white powder. Our snowblower sliced right through it, creating nice little channels with crisp edges and fresh lumps. 

After a snowstorm I like to walk through our neighborhood or nearby woods and take in the dramatic changes in the landscape. I try to notice the windswept patterns of snow, the appearance of birds and the glow of light in the atmosphere.

This watercolor(9" x 12") is of a house in my neighborhood with mint colored siding contrasted with the forest green trim and fine touches of understated architectural detail. This new winter storm seemed to bring a fresh clarity to the winter scene from the contours of snow hanging over the roof, to the warmth in the windows to the cool shadows and colors of the exterior.

I thought of painting this house without the neighboring ones to give it a stronger focal point while offering a greater atmospheric affect. What would you have done differently?