One blustery winter, my little neighbors treated me to a creative surprise. On their way home from school Ben & Tyler built a happy snowman in front of my studio window. In the midst of working on a challenging painting, it was delighted to witness this gift crafted with such fun & care.

I can still hear their giggles.

I walked over to say Hello to Tyler’s Mom after thanking them.

“He wondered if you would be inspired to paint it?” She said. Tabling my project, plein air style thru my studio window, my first ever snowman emerged on canvas.

A flurry of inquires filled my inbox when it was published online, and sold immediately. It seems, many find this happy little subject endearing.

A collector called with a request soon after. “Would you be able to paint a snow angel?” I went to little neighborhood friends for their assistance. Upon the next big snowfall, after school they agreed to create snow angels my yard.

The snow angel project quickly became a flock of angels spreading from yard to yard. It was a stunning exhibit of creative enthusiasm! The sparkle of magic reflected in snowdust and cheery red cheeks.

Recently a long time collector inquired, if I could paint another snowman. Revisiting the boy’s masterpiece, I infused their personalities in the little painting. Each boy has adorable dimples, which can be seen in the snow cheeks of this creation.

The commission is a gift from friend to friend, so I incorporated a little wave with the arm, and a mitten size heart shape on the chest.

It’s all about the love. ~

Note: Continuing with the theme, “Lily and the Snowman” is one of my favourite short animated films of all time.( 2 minutes long) If you haven’t seen the movie, click below and turn on your speakers, the soundtrack is brilliant.

Lily & the Snowman  https://youtu.be/qehqv13PJwI

An added bonus, see the making of the film in the next link provided below. Both films are only 2 minutes, they offer absolute delight and a glimpse of the creative insight that fueled the project.

Making of Lily & the Snowman https://youtu.be/bqBFodeflpM