Winter Village by the River, 2025

Winter Village by the River

A small mountain village rests beneath a blanket of snow, while an unfrozen river flows quietly along the edge of the settlement. Wooden houses with warm ochre roofs are scattered across the hillside, surrounded by winter trees and snow-covered ground.

The river brings a vivid contrast to the landscape. Its turquoise and blue-green water curves past icy banks, reflecting the cold winter sky. Touches of orange, rust and violet appear among the riverside grasses and shrubs, adding warmth to the predominantly cool palette.

I was interested in the contrast between the stillness of the snowy village and the movement of the open water. The small houses give the landscape a human presence, while the distant blue mountains create a feeling of space beyond the valley.

Broad, expressive brushstrokes bring texture to the snow, rooftops and riverbanks. The colours remain soft, with pale lavender, blue, cream and muted gold balanced by the fresh turquoise of the water.

This original impressionist painting captures the quiet charm of rural winter life, offering collectors an intimate mountain landscape filled with subtle colour and atmosphere.