A silence settles over the trees as the sun sets. The world seems to pause, holding its breath. Suddenly, you can sense it. A cold clean scent like damp stone and distant pine. Crisp, weightless, expectant. Wrapped in my coat and cap, I smile and look upward, excited to see my old friend, as I whisper, “I smell snow.”

This piece captures not only a moment, but a mood — one of stillness, clarity, and quiet strength. Each snowflake invites you into the hush of winter, as if you're standing among the aspens.

An original work that speaks to the beauty of restraint and the elegance of nature’s pause, this painting is a striking statement piece — ideal as a collector’s centerpiece in a winter retreat. Its timeless palette and evocative detail offer lasting visual impact, making it as much an heirloom as it is an artwork.

This original painting uses thick and textured acrylic impasto painting on pre-stretched canvas finished with a gloss varnish. You will also receive an authentication certificate.

I am based in Lehi, Utah. If you are close by, you may choose to pick up your purchase in the shipping section.