Pastel, 12x9. Done on an incredibly bright, clear morning sometime in February 2007, right after an overnight snowfall of about 6 - 8 inches. It was cold (mid 20s) but when we started there was no wind, so I was able to use pastels without too much trouble. I found the stark contrasts between the deep maroon of the building and the glaring white of the freshly snow-covered roof, coupled with the clear blue sky, irresistable. The violet shadows were also really clear.Near the end of this painting (about 2 hours) the wind suddenly picked up and snow started blowing around. It quickly became too cold to continue, but it was worth it.
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