Trees in the snow by Paul (Dixie) Dean

A4 watercolour in A3 mount , a quick watercolour painting of trees in snow with some snow stuck to the bark . I wanted it to be subdued colours to reflect the cold atmosphere but I also wanted to see how little paint was needed to create a scene like this. I am influenced by a lot of Victorian watercolourist who use pure colour and lots of water , I think I’ve succeeded but if not I like it and feel content with the finished painting.
About the Artist
Paul (Dixie) Dean
I have sketched most of my life on and off I became interested in watercolour following a spinal injury whilst in hospital but did not follow it up. My eldest daughter bought me a beautiful wooden box set of half pans about twenty five years ago I dabbled on and off until retirement twelve years…
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