I used to paint snow scenes many years ago and it is always incredibly enjoyable to return to this method of painting. It brings its own challenges, for example trying to create the difference between drifting snow, falling snow and fallen snow.

There is something just magical about snow scenes. Like the use of rain in my work painting snow can create wonderful atmospheric images. It portrays a feeling of cold and yet a yearning to be warm.

I feel that this is emphasised by the couple in this piece. They are walking through the snow and the woman is holding onto the man. I have tried to show that even though the weather is cold they are keeping each other warm.

I hope to achieve again the cinematic element to my work in this composition. This image could be part of the final scene of a film where the leading man has finally won the girl. I feel that the director has just announced “Cut. That’s a wrap”.