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This winter with the early extreme cold weather and the dwindling snow accumulations has left me less inspired to paint snow scenes. Not to mention all the ice underfoot.
As I walk into town I relish the fresh snow accumulations draped over the old homes and landscape in my neighborhood. The patterns of snow and late winter light really light a bulb in my imagination.
With this kind of winter I have chosen to improve my portrait studies and attain a greater knowledge of the proportions of the human figure. Many people have responded to my portrait studies which suggests they recognize the figure at hand. This drawing in my sketchbook, my wife recognized as a self-portrait even though only half the face is depicted. As a result, I am encouraged and inspired to make great progress in capturing the human body by spring.
However, I am looking forward to painting more landscapes. As a matter of fact I have ideas for some bigger paintings. When the weather becomes more agreeable I will be eager to paint outside again with some new gear I got at Christmas.
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