We’ve been blanketed with another heavy dump of snow..

it is at times like these that one must dig deep to find even the tiniest snippet of joy!

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Today I’ve decided this means staying inside, reading Landscape Painting Essentials and I am now trying to choose just the right mountain to insert into the demonstrated painting.

I hike in the Rocky Mountains and foothills.. how could I possibly paint the author’s mountain from somewhere in the States?

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As such, I have been perusing hikes and plein air painting spots from the past and decided that I am living in the perfect location for an artist.

Once done I will post the finished painting for you!

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Snowy days means savoury dishes.. I tried this buttery, lemony chicken last night. I think I will double the sauce next time as I would prefer extra for my veg and roasted potatoes. Delicious, piquant lemony flavour in every bite.

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Now.. which one shall I choose… which one would you choose?

Aprés hike snacks and drinks

Moody enough for its own painting I think!

If this snow doesn’t stop soon I may have eaten my way through a whole loaf of French 50 Artisan Bakery’s Sourdough Heritage Grain Loaf (from Lina’s Italian Market, call ahead as they bring it in on specific days) with thick smears of Beurre d’Isigny (butter). That would take a large number of hikes to undo.. praying for spring weather!!!

Love,

Smidge xxx