Winterberry Chickadees

Selection of 4"w x 4"h chickadees at Siiviis Gallery in Duluth, MN

I thought I'd end this year's painting blog posts with a fun selection of chickadee paintings currently available at Siiviis Gallery in Duluth, MN. There are half a dozen or so, and they're all 4"w x 4"h on 1.5" deep profile canvas. Just like the chickadee, the paintings are very crisp and graphic in color. The color pop provided by the bright red berries on the branches of these paintings reflect the fun, colorful and playful personalities of these delightful little birds. Perhaps these birds are stocking up, preparing for the arctic blast that will bring -20 below zero temps and highs below zero to ring in the new year here in Duluth, MN. The birds will be hunkered down just like the people, staying warm and thinking about the warmer spring weather that's sure to arrive soon. Until then, I sit by the heater, hot cup of tea in one hand, paintbrush in the other ...
Please contact Siiviis Gallery for more information on these paintings.

Tiny Winterberry Diptych

Acrylic on 4"w x 4"h x 1.5"d canvas
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There's quite a bit of movement in this tiny diptych that features winterberries. Repetition is created by the branches following along the same line created by distant evergreens in the background. The sky follows suit, sunlight sharing space with cool blues that compliment the bright red berries makes for a fun painting.

Winter's End

12"w x 12"h x 2"d, Acrylic on stretched canvas
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Please email me at aaronklossartwork@gmail.com for purchase information.

This painting is intentionally on the darker side to contrast with the sky. I had fun with the rocks and pines in this one, especially when it appears that the Birch tree on the right is gesturing towards them. :) The sun is gaining strength, it won't be long 'til Spring arrives. Can you tell I have Spring fever? lol

Winter Berries

Acrylic on canvas panels (three 8"w x 10"h canvases totaling 24"w x 10"h)
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This is my first post and I thought it would be fit to share a painting that was inspired by the beautiful frozen landscape of Northern Minnesota. While some find Winter to be a bleak season, you can find color all around you if you just look for it. Winter berries hang on low growing branches for little birds like Chickadees to feast on during the winter, and in this colorful triptych, these shiny little berries are complemented by a rich frosty blue background.