The Colour of Cold 24 x 48

‘The Colour of Cold’ captures the unmistakable clarity of a bluebird winter morning at Lake Louise. Painted from the view on Pika, the piece is inspired by a crisp -20°C day spent teaching as a ski instructor, when the cold air, brilliant sunlight, and endless blue sky transforms Temple Mountain into a striking display of light and shadow.
Rather than simply recreating the landscape, this painting reflects the feeling of being immersed in the mountains—the sharp contrast between the snow-covered peaks and the vivid alpine sky, the stillness before the slopes come alive, and the crisp atmosphere that only the coldest winter mornings can bring.
Created with intricate wood burning and bold acrylic gouache colour, The Colour of Cold celebrates one of the Canadian Rockies' most iconic mountain views while capturing the energy and beauty of a perfect winter day at Lake Louise.