SNOW WHITE AND THE 7 Ds

 


Some years we get a lot of snow in Ottawa and other years we get extreme cold and snow.  Jack Frost is one of my favourite winter artists and he has left a lot of beautiful images on the old windows.  New ones have since been installed and Jack is no longer an artist in residence.  

When looking through my photos, one day, I came across a lot of winter scenes and activities.  This led to the creation of the artist book: Snow White and the 7 Ds.  I chose photographic images for each of the 7 D's, and no, they are not the dwarfs, but the seven days of the week. 

I used white polychromos pencils on black sketch paper. 



Front cover



Snow White in her winter coat (actually it's a tree that has been wrapped for protection against winter cold, snow and ice). 


Tree shadows on the snow. 



Stars and trees in the snow.




The January 1 polar dip in Ottawa.  These fellows walked on water before dropping into the icy water. 


This little fellow turned blue just watching them jump in.




Wet ice and snow clinging to the branches. 



Freezing rain is common in Ottawa and if not too heavy, the icy coat they give to the naked trees is beautiful. 



We were heading into spring when I caught this little piece of snow still clinging to a branch.  



The park next to the apartment building.  I took this from my balcony.  The beauty of snow dressing naked trees is always a wonder to the eyes.  



Looking at winter scenes through the bottom of a glass. 



Winter at the beach.


Snow White playing hide and seek with a log.


Tufts, drifts and sunshine.



Beautification of the trash can. 


Hugging the outdoor pizza oven. 


Snow White's winter patio decor. 



Jack Frost in residence art work. 





Jack's evening offering. 


Another winter view through the glass bottom. 


The End





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