Mud Lake, Winter - Original Oil Painting Impressionism Landscape/ Elizabeth Elkin

Mud Lake, Winter captures the quiet, contemplative magic of late season chill where ice and open water meet. In this piece, I wanted to explore the dramatic dialogue between winter's crisp serenity and the lingering, passionate warmth hidden along the shoreline.

Using bold, expressive brush strokes, I laid down rich layers of impasto to give the frozen water and bare branches a tactile, living presence. Fiery terracottas, burnt ochres, and deep crimson reflections cut through the icy blues, lavenders, and soft pastel skies, creating a rhythmic harmony between cold air and underlying warmth.

Painting details:

• Medium: Oil on canvas
• Size: 16" × 12" × 0.8" (40.6 cm × 30.4cm x 2cm)
• Style: Impressionism
• Finish: Gallery-wrapped, ready to hang — no framing needed
• Edges: Painted black
• Signed on the front
• Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Ships carefully packaged from the artist's studio in Quebec, Canada.

Elizabeth Elkin is a professional artist with over 35 years of experience, a member of the Society of Canadian Artists (SCA) and the Ontario Society of Artists (OSA). Her work is held in private collections across Canada and internationally.