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A Little Bit of Snow and We are Ready for Spring

We hardly ever get snow in Central Alabama, but we had a few sprinkles a week ago and quite a lot of snow yesterday. At our house we just had enough to make some ice this morning, but a few miles down south, they were making snowmen and snow angels.  There was even snow on the beach which only happens. It even broke Mobile's record from 1881. 

So, I am ready for the next season - bring on Spring!


This week's Art Nudge Challenge (125C) is a darling little snow scene:


It inspired me to sketch out some trees, snowbanks, and two cute girls. I painted them up using Daniel Smith watercolors. I used a few colors from the inspiration pallet but added in a lot of pink. My little scene reminds me of my sister and I when we first saw snow when visiting my grandmother in Mineola, Texas. That was such a treat for us Florida girls. 

There are lots of great prizes in the Art Nudge Challenge and it is open to any type of artist. You could stamp, draw, paint, sketch, bake, sculpt, do mixed media, scrapbook, art journal, etc. You can be inspired by the photo or the colors or both. Prizes are awarded monthly and this month there are 3 inspiration photos to inspire you.

Hugz,

Nancy


Comments

  1. sirkkisJanuary 22, 2025 at 7:18 AM

    Really adorable two snow related art works Nancy 😍 I love both beautifully made art pieces 😊
    Have a wonderful snow time there 😊❄️☃️

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  2. *Vicki*January 23, 2025 at 2:39 PM

    Now how adorable and cute are these girls! Love all of that beautiful texture on your card!

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  3. ViolettaJanuary 30, 2025 at 1:02 PM

    Nice pictures, and thanks for visiting my blog. Have a great winter-time
    Violetta

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