Pastel Winter

Today was my 2nd class with Ron Burgess pastel artist.  I haven't finished with winter - I could still use a little longer enjoying the cold, wind and hoping for a little more snow.  So, I still felt I wanted to spend a bit more time painting winter.  This is from a photo I took along one of the back roads on a snowy day in Collinsville, a winter sunset.  It is a challenge trying to get used to this new medium.  Watercolors are so natural for me to get the effect I want.  Painting with pastels I'm all thumbs.  It's good to be reminded what it is like to be a learner.