Tag Archives: winter scene

Heavy Snow, pastel painting of the first snow of the season

I know I’m probably going to get tired of it sooner than later, but for right now I’m really loving the snow!

Here’s a time-lapse of a pastel painting from this morning’s walk out in the back of our new place.

Heavy Snow, pastel painting time-lapse.

I’m busy painting a few originals to bring to Laurie Carey & Friends Holiday Artsie Craft Show that’s coming up in just about 10 days. This snowfall came at just the right time for me to make some new winter scenes.

Before I did the larger painting, I did four little studies using a different watercolor underpainting for each one. Then I picked the underpainting I liked best for the final. Here are the little studies, all 2.5 x 4″. Can you tell which study I used as a reference?

Heavy Snow, 5×8″ pastel on sanded paper by Marie Marfia ©2019. Available $180.

Late Winter Sunset, pastel painting of a sunset on the beach in winter time

pastel painting of a lake Michigan sunset during winter. — Late Winter Sunset, soft pastel on paper, 6×8″.

Sunsets in winter time are so full of drama! Dark clouds! Orange and yellow reflections! So pretty. I love it here.

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Leaning In, pastel painting of a tree in the winter forest

pastel painting of a tree leaning over a trail in the forest during winter time — Leaning In, soft pastel on paper, 6×8″.

Walking in the woods with the doggies and came across this big boy leaning over the road like he’s a boss or something. I take my life lessons where I can find them.

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Winter Dune Path

This scene if from a recent walk along the dunes in wintertime. I love the Ludington State Park!

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Winter Path to an Inland Sea, pastel painting of a path through the dunes to Lake Michigan

pastel painting of dune grass and snow in the winter time — Winter Dune Path, soft pastel on paper, 9×6″.

This painting is from a walk along the beach in the middle of Michigan winter. I love this time of year because there is so much drama. It’s a beautiful time to visit the beach!

Little Cabin-pastel painting of a snow-covered cottage in the woods

Little Cabin, 5×7″ pastel painting of a snow-covered cabin in the woods by Marie Marfia.

Even though I was snowed in for a week I still had a view of this pretty little cabin in the woods right outside my window!

Fresh Snow-pastel painting of a path through the woods in winter

pastel painting of a snow covered path through the snow — Fresh Snow, 9×6″ pastel painting of a snow covered road through the Manistee National Forest by Marie Marfia.

This painting is based on a walk down a two-track road in the winter time. There was deep, fresh snow all along the two-track road and a pale blush of peach just over the trees on the horizon. I love walking in the Manistee National Forest with my dogs. It inspires my work.

Snowy Trail-pastel painting of a wintry scene in the woods

pastel painting of a scene in the woods in winter — Snowy Trail, 5×7″ pastel painting of a snowy path through the woods by Marie Marfia.

This painting is based on a walk down a two-track road in the winter time. Sometimes when I stop to paint what seems like a monotone scene I am amazed by all the color that comes through. I love walking in the Manistee National Forest with my dogs. It inspires my work.