Awarded honorable mention at Arts & Culture Council of Bucks County Member show. Juror, Matt DeProspero remarked “I love the feeling of light and depth in this piece and the subtle use of warm and cool contrasting colors. The looseness of the brushwork perfectly and concisely portrays the subject matter.”

I drive by the Thompson-Neely House & Farmstead in New Hope frequently and have always wanted to paint this pastoral setting with the flock of sheep grazing in the meadow and catching the late afternoon sunlight on their fluffy backs. "Winter Wool" captures one of these quiet moments. I used the two sheep in the foreground to draw you in and textured brushwork to suggest the softness and weight of their thick wool. Behind them, more sheep scatter across the meadow, adding a sense of space and gentle rhythm to the scene. The trees lining the edge of the field introduce vertical lines and cast subtle shadows, grounding the composition with a natural frame.

The warm earthy greens, soft yellows, and muted browns blend to evoke the subtle changes of light and shadow across the landscape, and the clear blue sky above feels open and calm, enhancing the peaceful mood. I hope "Winter Wool" offers a thoughtful pause—a small, serene slice of rural life that invites reflection.