"It's Snowing" experimental landscape painting by Texas artist Linda Bein

"It's Snowing!"

Experimental

11"x14"

$125

To purchase contact Linda at lindaabein@gmail.com

This painting was done as a demo during an adult art class.  I have several done in a similar process.  You take an old painting you don't like (never waste a piece of 140#  arches watercolor paper) or on a new sheet.  I used an old painting and collaged  tissue paper on it using gesso to mute the background colors.  After it is dry you look at the painting, turn it around a few times and start painting, reacting to the colors and texture that you have created.  You go with the flow and find inspiration from the painting in process or you can force it to a specific subject matter.  I usually feel a landscape emerging.  I do not normally paint out in the heat or the cold, but I love to be outside; maybe that is why I enjoy painting landscapes.  The most relaxing part of my day is outside in the morning and night with the dog feeding the horses, and of course scooping all that manure!!

"Snow Covered Boughs" watercolor painting by Linda Bein

"Snow Covered Boughs"

watercolor on yuppo paper

24"x26"

$495

email Linda at lindaabein@gmail. to purchase

I do miss the snow; it is pretty as it gently lands on the bare tree branches and  floats  to the ground.  But it is not usually that serene more like the wind whips up and you have white outs and driving is impossible and the snow drifts cover your door and the drive needs to be shoveled and I shouldn't forget the negative wind chills!!!! Gives me the chills just remembering those days up north!!! But it is pretty!