It is around the time of the winter solstice; some snow has fallen, it's been cold.  But the weatherman is promising more snow and dropping temperatures.  A hay rake lies idle in a dormant field, waiting, along with the blanketed grasses, its revival several months hence.  The farmer is just able to get a few late season chores done before returning to his home, silhouetted against a sky ablaze with contrasting warm and cool colors. 

 This painting provided me a great opportunity to display the incredible power of color available only from pastels.  Of course, to witness that power of color for yourself you must see the original, which currently hangs in Dutchland Gallery at Intercourse, PA.