Apples in snow (2021)Watercolour by Natalia Butenko

This watercolor painting captures a striking and vivid winter scene: ripe red apples and a pomegranate nestled in pristine snow. The fruits, painted in rich, saturated reds, seem to glow with warmth and life against the dazzlingly white snow, creating a powerful contrast that immediately draws the eye.
The snow is rendered in cool, luminous tones, where pure whites are complemented by piercing blue shadows — sharp, angular strokes that suggest the crispness of a clear winter day. The sun is high and bright, casting a golden light over the scene, which softens the coldness of the snow and fills the painting with a quiet sense of warmth, despite the frozen setting.
This is a warm winter day, and the artist has skillfully captured that paradox: the cold of snow underfoot, yet the sun’s presence so vivid it almost feels tangible. The apples and pomegranate, with their glossy skins and round forms, seem almost symbolic — vibrant reminders of life and abundance resting gently in the silence of winter. The composition feels both celebratory and contemplative, balancing intense color with tranquil stillness.

Materials used:

Watercolours

Details:

• Watercolour on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 54 x 25cm (unframed)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Illustrative
• Subject: Landscapes, sea and sky

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