Cold River Nov 26, 2018
The Cold River in Shrewsbury was aptly named. Yes, it’s cold!
The Cold River Road follows along the Cold River, naturally.
And just above the Cold River Road is a less-traveled byway where I found this view.
That of course would be the Upper Cold River Road.
In Vermont we appreciate straightforward simplicity.
Aside from maple syrup, nothing fancy.
12X16
Oil on panel
Lovely as always. Thanks for sharing your work
Stunning and life like as always. I hope you took this as a photo and returned to your warm studio and painted there without freezing your painterly fingers.
The rivers continue to bring us beauty even in the coldest or harshest of winter weather.
Cold River is also Cool River. Makes me want to put on my favorite sweater and comfy socks, open the door to this view and breathe in the air deeply to take in the crispness. Thanks Peter.
I love the mountains in the distance as much as the river! Just great! Thanks.
Always love watching the Cold River from the roadway when driving along Route 103 to Rutland.
Brrrr! You captured the river, the moment…and it’s lovely!
It looks so cold… how fast you went from Autumn to winter .. I lived in N.H. and Ma. all my married life 62 years. now with a son in Virginia.. . it seems to be still fall here.. Love your ” Cold River”
Peter that does look cold, white and cool colors do it!
So serene…all is cold, but not still….water is moving….snow comes and goes…Wow.Very lovely…well captured Peter.
beauty in the cold
Another lovely winter scene, I love the snow shadows of gray, blue, lavender, and pinks. The deeper shades
In the woods makes it feel very cool. It’s 80* here in Fl. nice to see your cool painting!
GORGEOUS AS USUAL!
Love it! Was up to Vermont this summer to get my yearly “Green” fix. Your paintings keep me in the Vermont mood all year. Thanks!
Perfectly lovely! Thank you Peter!
Love that one!
Beautiful! Just oozes Vermont
So beautiful! You captured the essence of the scene.
the road less traveled can be a tantalizing gift that each of us can give ourselves from time to time, this inspiring image serves as a reminder of how beautiful the natural world really is if we allow ourselves to stop and take in the moment. Thank-you Peter for rendering it so beautifully…
This Floridian truly misses the New England chill which I can feel in your painting. I Thank you for this moment of reflection.
Predominately cool colors speak of cold and snow and ice, while a few trees, likely oaks, hold on stubbornly to their dried foliage, adding a warmer touch to the winter scene. As always, a scene rendered beautifully that touches on past memories for this “older” Vermonter. (Right now Florida is feeling pretty good!)
Yes it is very cold. I had to swim in it while at Tamarack Notch Girl Scout Camp. Beautiful picture!
Beautiful!
Very realistic for Vermont! Lived here all my life with no desire to ever move!
What nostagia !!! I sure miss VT !!!
I’ve hiked along the banks of the Cold River many times, taking a slight diversion to partake in a refreshing beverage at Pierce’s Store in Shrewsbury. It’s a lovely stretch to hike and calm the mind.
Thank you for all the great comments folks! More snow today…and plenty of fresh inspiration.
Although living 2 miles from Lake Michigan , is very cold now and all winter, it doesn’t compare to the severity of Vermont’s winters, as I remember as a child. Love the rolling hills of Vermont. Thanks for another beauty!
I live in Oakland, Ca. now. This particular watercolor reminds me of days spent as a child growing up in Ohio. I recall how much fun it was being out in the snow. It all seemed like magic to me, especially running across a creek still running, not frozen. I would get lost in the more subtle color schemes of winter. Your painting brings it all back. Thanks for painting this one!
Or is it an oil? Love the rolling hillsides.