Winter Sketching - Getting outside

A somewhat early snowfall left a good amount of snow - enough to get the snowplough out and clearing the roads.

Some outdoor sketching in the new snowfall. Despite the temperature hovering around 0 degrees, it felt colder with the damp. I warmed myself up with some shovelling and then went back to sketching.

weeping birch with autumn leaves

With the sun on the snow, great clumps began to melt and fall from the tall conifers… one clump fell directly on my head and sketchbook. Fortunately, I was trying out a new waterproof pen… and yes… it is indeed waterproof.