Along the Trail Feb 17, 2014
The slender cross country skis sing their striding song to the towering trees, rapt in attention.
Gliding through the Vermont woods on fresh snow may be pretty close to heaven.
But I have to admit, so is painting.
On this one I was carving out shapes like a sculptor chisels stone.
And a skier carves a turn.
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Peter, it was a privilege watching you bring this painting to life Sunday at studio! It certainly captures the enjoyment and excitement of our winter traditions.
Your studio visit timing was very good Marty. Great to see you and meet Ann. Thanks!
Cool picture.
Thanks David
Brings back many happy days behind our camp in Brookfield!
Thank you Bill
I like this painting so much! Do you have a snowshoeing painting?
Thanks Donna, I’ll put snowshoeing on “the list”!
Through your marvelous painting, we are transported to our own cross-country trails, as we feel, once again, the wind on our faces and listen “with rapt attention” as the skis “sing their striding song to the towering trees”–and to us. I can even catch the scent of those evergreens! Thanks for capturing the spirit of this moment!
Thanks very much Linda!
This is just breathtaking!
Thank you Deanie!
This is a beauty! I love them all but this is special!
Thanks Ginger, I’ll admit I was especially happy with this painting. I took a big risk with that very dark initial wash and it paid off.
This reminds me of when I was in grade and high school. My parents bought all of us cross country skis for Christmas one year so that we could ski on our 40 acres of land. I remember skiing through the woods and how beautiful it was after a snowfall. It was quiet and peaceful skiing through the woods.
I love it when my paintings help evoke fond personal memories, thanks for sharing Elise!
Peter,
This is one of my favorites! These xc skiers could be on our trails at The Mountain Top Inn & Resort. Just lovely!
Thanks very much Diane, this is one of my favorites as well. The one I just painted is always my favorite. 🙂
you did it again!
I do try to make every one count! Thanks Christine!
This is a very super one, Peter. I love the dark trees and the perspective of coming down the hill. It’s different.
Thank you Ann, glad you like it!
Peter, this is so lovely. We took a quick trip to Mendon this past weekend. This painting has really captured the wintery cross country trails-without the cold winds. Just beautiful.
Thanks Arlene!