What is it about a white landscape that seems to give us a sense of peace or joy? For me it is a pause from the changing magnificent colours always calling me to paint while establishing a sense of awe or majesty. The first brushing of snow on the mountains brings a twinkle of light to the darker days of winter and seems to reflect more intently God’s presence in nature. Light, after all, is a beautiful thing but impossible to capture with paint. We only can offer to reflect it on the white of the canvas or in white paint. None the less, we artists venture out to bring the effect of light into our work, similarly as snow covered mountains do on a clear day. May the Light of the World bring you joy and peace this season too. Merry Christmas and Happy Celebrations! Enjoy these videos and Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!

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JANE APPLEBY – CYPRESS MOUNTAIN – 37 STROKES – EXPLAINED

In this Christmas video I try to take joy to each brushstroke in this  37 stroke painting on location in the snow. I use large and small brushes to express the Cypress Mountain Ski Area with oils on linen board.

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JANE APPLEBY – CYPRESS MOUNTAIN – 37 STROKES – FAST MOTION

In the spirit of Christmas with an elves hat I paint a 37 stroke snowy mountain scene. This fast motion video to instrumental music outlines various applications of oil colour on board at Cypress Mountain. Laika, my dog watches too.
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