"The Carolers", 8x8, oil on panel, Christmas carols, children in snow, old-fashioned Christmas, singing carols, snow, holiday, a Christmas carol

 "The Carolers", 8x8, oil on panel

I have always loved all things old-fashioned and poignant. I am not a fan of modern clothes, music, hairstyles or furniture. I love anything that makes me feel nostalgic about the past, because the past was a simpler time. 

No computers, cell phones or electric cars. No hustle and bustle on crowded streets with garish lights. People stayed home at night and mothers knitted, children played music or did homework, and little girls learned how to crochet.

I don't think many people go caroling anymore. Especially children. It's not safe and kids would probably rather stay home and play with their electronic gadgets.

I know. I sound like a cynic. Perhaps I am.

Anyway, I wanted to get into the Christmas spirit, so I painted this yesterday. It is offered on my website for $200, plus shipping. Please click this link, if you would like to purchase it.

"Tucked Away", 12x16, oil on panel , winter scene, snowscape, little house in the woods, trees, winter, original art

 "Tucked Away", 12x16, oil on panel (Note: click on photo for a better look.)

I started painting this as a tree study, but the  painting took on a life of its own as I went along. I painted it in the middle of the night because I couldn't sleep, and I have to say it was a great time to paint with no interruptions!

This painting has thick passages of impasto and interesting textures throughout. 

For purchase information, please send me an email at maryannejacobsen@aol.com

"December Snow", 8x10, oil on panel, snow scene, original oil painting, Christmas gifts, framed painting of snow, tranquil snow scenes, Maryanne Jacobsen art

 "December Snow", 8x10, oil on panel, frame included! (Note: Click on image to see it better)

This is the time of year that I dream of a White Christmas! As a Floridian of 20 years, I get to wear shorts all year, and  see my garden bloom throughout the year.

But during the holiday season, I yearn for those beautiful winter scenes of tranquility and peace, that I once enjoyed when I lived in beautiful Chester County Pennsylvania.

I am offering this painting for sale, with the frame included, through my website. Please click here to enjoy the serenity of a snow scene all year long!