Winter Wind â“’ 2013 Michaela Harlow – 16″ x 16″ – Pastel & Pencil on Paper

Today was very cold and blustery, but the sun came out, illuminating swirling clouds of fine snow. The landscape looks soft, in spite of the biting conditions outside my door (beautiful to look at, but not so fun to walk in). I spent most of my day indoors, working in the studio.

I finished this piece early in the afternoon and continued work on an oil painting. Next month I will be focusing on larger works in oil on panel, and reducing my studio time and blog posts to three or perhaps four per week. I feel like I’m ready to jump off the paper.

Winter Wind â“’ 2013 Michaela Harlow – 16″ x 16″ – Pastel & Pencil on Paper (matting a few to check fits)