Start of the Thaw

Start of the Thaw captures the quiet beauty of a rural landscape as winter gives way to the first signs of spring. Painted in mixed media, Jill uses predominantly greys and blues with subtle hints of rust, evoking the coldness of winter while suggesting the impending change. The scene depicts several buildings surrounded by winter trees, with a path that leads the viewer deeper into the scene, symbolising the transition from the harshness of winter to the gentler thaw.
 
Jill's use of muted tones and delicate brushwork conveys the stillness of a rural winter scene, where the cold and quiet of the season are softened by the first stirrings of spring. The path winding through the landscape draws the viewer into the picture, creating a sense of movement and anticipation. Framed in antique white board and a limed wood box frame, Start of the Thaw is a beautiful reflection of nature’s seasonal changes, measuring 94 cm x 69 cm.