Wind and Snow

The cold weather seems to have come earlier this year. Already we have had more snow than in recent years, together with sub-zero temperatures during the day. Familiar scenes have been transformed and colours have become almost monochrome.

I love to paint this farm. It is just down the road from where I live and often catches my eye as a subject. The buildings all combine nicely to make a unified area of strong tone. Also it stands on its own on a bit of a hill, so that it makes a nice shape against the sky.

On this occasion I liked the way the old buildings seemed to stand strong and firm in the face of the elements, as they have for a hundred years or more.


Wind and Snow

Watercolour, 10 x 14 inches, 25 x 35 cm


Comments

Ingrid Ormestad said…
I like this painting very much Keith. It makes me shiver to look at it. As always your sky is impressive and I love the way you see the snow sweeping over the farm buildings. The whole scene is a perfect winter's day in Scotland.
A really nice painting! :o)
Keith Tilley said…
Thanks Ingrid. It was the effect of the snow blowing across the farm that made me want to paint this scene.
Anonymous said…
Back at ya Yetts. Merry Christmas to you too mate. This painting is one of your best I think. The sky is terrific. Stay warm Keith, Chris

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