Original artwork description:

“Winter Morning” is a luminous watercolor that captures the serene clarity and quiet magic of a bright winter day. At the heart of the composition is a snow-covered, yet freshly cleared road, gently leading the viewer’s eye toward a distant village, where small, snow-topped houses nestle into the landscape.
The most striking feature of the painting is the crisp blue sky, vast and pale, stretching across the scene like a veil of light. It’s more than a background — it sets the emotional tone: calm, purity, and the freshness of morning.
From the houses and snowdrifts, long blue shadows stretch diagonally across the road. These cool shadows, painted in delicate shades of blue and violet, reveal every contour of the snow, every footprint and ridge, making the surface of the landscape come alive with texture and depth.
Though the sun itself is not shown, its presence is unmistakable — felt in the brightness of the snow, in the crisp contrast between light and shadow, and in the way the entire painting seems to glow with icy clarity. The cold doesn’t feel harsh here — instead, it’s invigorating, filled with light and stillness.
“Winter Morning” is not just a depiction of a snowy day; it’s a portrait of winter’s most beautiful moment — that silent, glowing pause at the start of the day, when everything is untouched, clear, and full of possibility.

Materials used:

Watercolours

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