Late Winter Inspiration

Spring has finally arrived in Alaska, suddenly and in force it seems. My artwork is still in winter, though. This year winter seemed especially long and cold, but lots of snow and the icy Inlet have given me a good amount of ideas and inspiration. I like the limited elements of this particular landscape, and the restrained range of values. This sketch is serving as a study for a piece I’m working on now. Spring outdoors, but still winter in the studio.