Ring for Snow

2026

Oil on canvas

30.5 x 40.6 cm, framed

"Ring for Snow" was a really interesting piece in terms of technique, where I played with gravity by alternating the painting at opposite angles repeatedly to create that diagonal drag. Usually in Eastern Oregon, we get snow bells much later than we did this year, but every winter here is less snowy than the one before. I painted this when the local ski resort threw a "pray for snow" party, as we were all desperate for a little more precipitation before the next fire season started. This painting is something of a little prayer to the snow gods.