In this Spring landscape near Winter Park, Colorado, the high country sits in seasonal contrast. Snow still clings to the peaks, holding onto winter in the higher elevations, while the valley below begins to awaken with warmth and color. Fresh greens, golden brush, and hints of new growth spread across the foreground, creating a quiet conversation between retreating winter and the first signs of renewal.
Painted in soft pastel, the piece explores that uniquely mountain-season moment when multiple seasons seem to exist at once. The distant peaks remain cool and commanding, while the valley feels softer, brighter, and full of life returning. Loose marks and layered color suggest the texture and energy of the landscape without over-describing it, capturing the feeling of standing in the Colorado spring air, where snowmelt, sunlight, and new growth all meet.
