A lone pine stands watch above snow-covered hills and a quiet country road, holding the stillness of a winter morning.A trail of footprints winds along the snowy hillside and disappears into the trees, inviting the eye to follow where someone once passed.From above, the snow-covered fields spread across the countryside like a patchwork quilt, stitched together by hedgerows, roads, and winter shadows.Snow settles into the glen while the last golds and russets of autumn linger along the line of trees, marking the season’s late turning.A winding creek threads through the quiet winter field, carrying the landscape’s last movement beneath a pale sky.The land lies quiet beneath a cold winter sky, its muted colors and empty distances carrying the stillness of the season.A small river winds through the countryside as the first greens of spring emerge along its banks, hinting at the season to come.A gravel foot path leads up and over a hill, along a pastureLate winter, but foliage dotting the bluffs are already beginning to greenIt’s early summer, and already hot. The greens of foliage are turning from fresh spring color to warm summer hues.Late in the season, the bicycle path is empty and there is a chill in the air.Rock Island Bridge Plein Air Paint Out, Top FiveHistoric building located in Missouri Town Living History MuseumGouache painting of a rural house peeking out from under a canopy of treesHonorable Mention, 2026 Summit Plein Air FestivalShadows define the structure of simple agricultural buildings1st place purchase award, Rice Gallery of Fine Art Magic Hour Plein Air Paint OutQuiet Sunday morning view of Franklin Street near the Liberty Square
Mark Alan Anderson 