“No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn” by Hal Borland
Who would have believed that old man winter returned with such gusto. Here is too special finds that the old man leaves behind ~
Winter Find, a charcoal drawing (8×10) was done on Strathmore Bristol Vellum paper. I couldn’t let the season go without doing at least one drawing of the snowy stuff. My goal was to keep it simple without too much detail – the quietness of the surroundings leaving the tree as the prize.
Hope everyone that’s caught in the winter blast stays warm today – Spring is only a week away! Thanks for visiting ~
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Oil Pastels by Mary 
beautiful, simple and poetic!
we had no real winter in north italy and to find it my wife and me had to travel to north germany!
robert
Thank you so much Robert – snow can be a beautiful thing, especially after a snow fall. I’ve been out for a while and not had time to fully catch up with everyone’s blog . Hoping to be able to spend some time seeing what you guys have been up to. Thanks again for your lovely response to the snow drawing.
This is gorgeous Mary. You slipped from my email and reader…Wordpress…grr. I refollowed to be sure you will come back. Have a lovely day! Holly.
So wonderful to see you again Holly. Thank you for your warm comment and happy to have you back as a follower. Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
You as well Mary, so happy to find you again.
How well I recall those early springs, when the peach and plum trees jumped to an early start – only to get bitten back by a late-season cold snap. i also remember one very heavy april snowstorm, long long ago when i was young…
It’s been a long time since I’ve peered out at a snow-covered landscape… I think your rendering works quite well to remind me of the beauty, especially when the flowers of springtime follow.
Thank you my friend and because you mention flowers – the wildflowers down in Ennis area already making a showing this year. About 1 1/2 weeks early, but will dazzle none-the-less. I’ve seen our first coreopolis peeking out, several rose buds waiting to burst open and columbines opening. So glad Spring is here ~ have a wonderful weekend Lisa!
Beautiful tribute to this very special find and the ‘old man Winter’ farewell notes! 🙂 xx
Thank you my friend, time for spring and all the newness that the season brings. Hope you have a lovely weekend Marina ~
You too!!!! 🙂 xx
To me it seems that spring will never come! Tons of snow where I am and I don’t see it stopping. But your lovely drawing made my day! A magical tree!
Thank you my friend. I can appreciate how too much snow, is too much of a good thing!!
Beautiful. From a distance I can really appreciate snow. 🙂
Thanks, you and I both!!
The pall of snow so well depicted
Thank you Derrick!
Another fine work
Miss Mary
very fine
Stay warm over there
Big hugs
uncle john
Thanks Uncle John for your generous comment. We’ll be in the high 70’s and possibly 80’s over the weekend, now that’s my kind of weather ~
Between you and me, I’ve had enough of THIS WINTER, it’s been ridiculously grey and erratic but the recent snowstorm did remind me how pretty it can be. I think you captured that so elegantly and you helped me connect the dots. Thank you, Harlon
Thank you so much Harlon – I enjoyed your description of the scene. I can understand how you all must feel with the continued snow, perhaps March 20th will really start Spring temps and put an end to winters blast for the year.
lovely tree and snow Mary, stay Warm! 🙂
Thanks so much Debi for your warm comment!!
lol smiling!
This is the perfect post for today, Mary. Our 70 degree temperatures have been blown away by gusty winds and a hard freeze for the next three nights. It’s very sad for our local peach farmers.
Your drawing it so beautiful…I can almost hear the silence of its surroundings. This would make lovely Christmas card. ❤
Oh boy, that sounds too cold – freezing temps are the worst for fruit trees. Hopefully the damage won’t be too bad for the farmers, they are always at the mercy of mother nature. Thanks Jill, not a bad idea!
It sad…the damage is expected to be extensive. It’s hard for us to get upset about losing some of our trees and plants when their livelihood is at risk. If you do make cards…please send me one. LOL! Or I’ll buy a box.
Thank you Jill ~
I love the quote Mary and I’m inspired that you did a drawing to capture what’s probably the last snow for the season. Lovely work!
Hi Catherine, thanks so much – time to think of Spring though don’t you think? Looking forward to seeing what was next on your easel! Good painting and hope you aren’t too cold.
Beautiful, indeed!
Thank you Stephen I do appreciate your visit and kind words.
Beautiful capture Mary! Keep warm ☃⛄️
Thanks Karen – always appreciate it! Hope you are warm as well, winter will soon be a season of the past!!
Ah, a winter dream!
Thank you Ann-Christine. I’m drawing an Autumn scene and if is taking on a feel of winter, so who knows just how this drawing will end up lol.
You have captured perfectly the quiet coldness of snow……and yes we have heard about your storm on our news and so it must be of note. As always a beautifully rendered image. Keep warm….Janet 🙂
Thanks Janet – we missed it here in TX, but folks in the Northeast are getting clobbered. Our pink Magnolia’s are in full bloom and just gorgeous. Have a wonderful evening.
Everything is blooming here…enjoy 🙂
A beautiful scene. Spring will arrive. It always does. An excellent mantra for this winter. 😉
Thanks Susan – isn’t it time for some warmer temps up North? Happy to help out on such a cold and blustery day!
By the look of it is past time for nicer weather every where.
Isn’t that the truth!!
The tree is a fab prize!
I am staying warm, but I’ve got cabin fever with this new winter surprise.
Hope you are warm, too, and if winter persists …. please draw more snow! It looks amazing.
Awesome Resa – thank you for enjoying the winter blast from TX! Actually woke to very cold temps here today, but quickly warmed right up. Stay warm, cause soon enough you’ll be out and about with winter gear!
Really lovely snow scene, Mary. It looks cold but very inviting. 😍
Looks inviting from afar (at for me)! Thanks Sylvia ~
The simplicity of this beautiful drawing speaks the tranquility of the snow scene. Well done, Mary! 🙂
Thanks so much Amy – snow can be such a beautiful subject and charcoal seemed perfect medium to showcase the white stuff.
I always love seeing your work and envy your talent. Today is a perfect day in Houston.
Thanks Lulu, great to see you again. Same here in DFW – beautiful blue skies and mild temps in the high 50’s. We are very lucky, don’t you think?
Beautiful Mary!
Thank you so much Cindy – appreciate it! Great to see you again ~
Love thie artwork. Wish I had such gifted use of oil pastels.
I meant to say charcoal not oil pastels.
So okay I knew what you meant and am very appreciative hearing from you. Thank you so much for your visit and kind words.
This is truly lovely. It would fit right in today in these blizzard conditions. 🙂
I’ll bet – thank you Judy. The weather sounds atrocious, so glad I’m not in your neck of the woods right now. Warmer temps are on the way ~