Winter Dawn (2026) Original Oil Painting by Paul Cheng

I wanted to capture the peaceful moment when the morning light illuminates snow-covered mountains and a frozen lake. Rather than emphasizing detail, I focused on the dialogue between light, snow, and reflections, allowing nature to reveal its quiet beauty and timeless serenity.
I established the winter atmosphere through cool color harmonies and varied paint textures. Expressive brushwork and layered impasto unify the sky, mountains, and frozen water into a rhythmic and luminous composition.

Materials used:

oil

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 25.4 x 20.32 x 1.52cm (unframed)
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Landscapes, sea and sky