Who else is rooting for the polar vortex this week? 🥶❄️🧊🥶🧊🧊

I'm currently reading Snow Child and I'm loving the descriptions of the cold winter weather of Alaska.... “It was beautiful, Mabel knew, but it was a beauty that ripped you open and scored you clean so that you were left helpless and exposed, if you lived at all.” ― Eowyn Ivey #booksky

Bison roadblock alert! This big guy was not in the mood to share the road—and that stare says it all. What do you think he’s thinking? Drop your best caption for this moment in the comments below! Can’t wait to see your creative ideas.

Winter Sunshine - enjoy! #art

I'm looking forward to some more wintery weather next week. Anyone else? Mother Nature does beautiful work in the winter, you just need to know how to dress to head outside. I wear neon so hunters know I'm around. Who loves to snowshoe? Did you know snowshoeing can burn 1000 calories per hour?

I’m so looking forward to more snowy icy weather in the northern half of the country. More inspiration from Mother Nature. ❄️🩵❄️ Sharing my soft pastel “Beneath Winter’s Gentle Whisper” #sereneart #vermont #landscapes

I haven’t framed paintings for several years and boy did sticker shock smack me yesterday!! Two small pieces cost me the same as a month’s heating bill! If anyone is curious this is one reason I sell my paintings unframed💕🤷‍♀️ #art #softpastel #nature

Winter landscape art meets literary magic in this week’s Pastels and Prose! Step into a serene snowy world with my soft pastel painting, "Winter’s Little Hideaway," inspired by the beauty of New England streams. This piece is perfectly paired with Eowyn Ivey’s enchanting novel, The Snow Child. 📚💙

Winter landscape art meets literary magic in this week’s Pastels and Prose! Step into a serene snowy world with my soft pastel painting, "Winter’s Little Hideaway," inspired by the beauty of New England streams. This piece is perfectly paired with Eowyn Ivey’s enchanting novel, The Snow Child. 📚💙

This week’s “Pastels and Prose” pairing: Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed and my art "Glacier National Park" Strayed’s memoir chronicles her solo journey along a thousand miles of rugged wilderness, it's about the transformative power of nature. #booksky #art

Sharing a gray day painting for you to enjoy. Breathe deep, try to get out into nature for 15- 20 minutes or take a walk. Focus on calming yourself so you can think clearly…. We are in this for the long haul…breathe All art is political 🩵❄️🩵

ICE NEEDS TO BE CRUSHED......

Our national parks took a massive hit in 25 . @altnatnlprksvcfan.bsky.social have been leading the charge and we need to have their back in 26 - be ready to fight bc once the parks are destroyed they will be gone forever Shown- The Grand Wash Trail Capitol Reef National Park It’s a glorious hike!

There’s something magical about a quiet winter night in the woods. This cozy cabin, aglow with warm light, reminds us that even in the coldest seasons, comfort +peace are waiting inside. I hope this scene brings you a moment of calm, a gentle reminder to seek out little pockets of serenity. #art

This morning, the world woke up to a true firestorm—news of the United States launching a dramatic operation in Venezuela, capturing their president and his wife. No matter where you stand, times like these remind us how quickly the landscape can change, both in nature and in our global community

There’s something truly magical about the stillness at Oxbow Bend in Grand Teton. The mountains stand watch over the water, their reflections perfectly mirrored in the calm surface, while a gentle hush settles over the landscape. It’s the kind of place where you can pause, breathe deeply,and relax💕

Just booked summer stays at the beach for 2027- it’s crazy we have to book so far in advance but it’s well worth it in terms of peace, serenity and inspiration 🌊 #Softpastel #art #artist

For this week’s art & book pairing, I’m matching “ Lost Time” with "The Overstory" by Richard Powers—a novel that spans decades, exploring how our stories and the natural world intertwine. As we move from 2025 to 2026, what memories would you keep in your own time capsule? 📚💙 #artandbooks

There’s something magical about the hush of a winter river winding beneath a pastel sky. “Beneath the Winter Sky” captures that stillness, where snow-dusted trees and the soft glow of sunset invite you to pause and breathe. Wishing you a peaceful, serene New Year full of art and nature🥂🎉

Happy New Year! I’m currently working on this peaceful winter creek scene. More tweaks but I’m calling it my last piece from 2025. Hopefully next year will see more time at my easel. Spending 2025 with an unknown illness has been challenging to say the least. 💕 #art #landscape #softpastel

There’s a special kind of magic in winter’s silence. Watching a white-tailed deer move gently through the snowy forest, I’m reminded how nature invites us to slow down, breathe deeply, and notice the beauty in stillness. #art #snow #nature

This morning, while taking Toby—our almost 16-year-old dachshund—out for his daily stroll, I paused to admire the sky’s beautiful colors. The way the sunrise lit up the snow-dusted evergreens instantly brought this painting to mind. There’s something magical about those quiet moments when 1/2

Feeding the birds is one of my favorite winter rituals, especially when the cardinals arrive in a flash of red against the snow. But here in MA. I have to wait until the bears are safely hibernating -otherwise, those clever bears climb right onto my deck to raid the feeders! Favorite bird? #birds

Looking for some help on deciding which scene I should paint next. Do you have a preference? #art #newengland #softpastel

Hello- sharing the second painting of a series of winter creeks from Vermont’s Green Mountains. Can you hear the water move past the snow covered rocks? Feel the crisp cold air? I hope you enjoy a few minutes of peace as your start your day❄️🩵❄️ #art #vermont #softpastel #winterlandscape #serenity

Woke up to an unexpected snow this morning when I took the dog out - it’s still going❄️🩵❄️

Romantic winter art gift idea: Give the gift of serenity and love this season with a fine art print of ‘Winter Whispers’ paired with the bestselling novel ‘One Day in December. Imagine cozying up with a beautiful snowy landscape on your wall and a heartwarming story in your hands #art #booklovers 📚

Need a gift for an art loving reader? Order a small print of my “River, Joy, Run” and pair it with the book The River Why. Perfect gift- a relaxing peaceful print and book🩵 TrailsEdgeFineArt.com #art #booklovers #peacefulgift

Whether you’re gathering with loved ones or finding a moment of solitude, I hope this view brings a sense of calm and connection to your day. Nature has a way of grounding us, helping us breathe a little deeper and appreciate the world’s simple joys. Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 #art #thanksgiving

On this Thanksgiving, I’m reflecting on the quiet gifts nature offers us—like the beauty of Monument Valley. The soft glow of morning light on these ancient cliffs reminds me how much there is to be grateful for: wide open spaces, peaceful moments, + the chance to share these wonders through art.

Sometimes I just like to play with color, shapes and values- “ Off Kilter” an abstract piece #art #abstract #color

Sharing a snow scene in oil hoping you have a calm peaceful week… #art #calm #serene #landscape

Sharing a soft pastel painting I did earlier this year. I really have a tough time when it gets dark around 4 pm, except I love the bonus of the golden hour arriving before dinner. Have a wonderful weekend❄️🩵❄️ #art #snowscape #goldenhour

Ever wonder how a touch of winter serenity could transform your space? Step into the quiet magic of Vermont with ‘Beneath Winter’s Gentle Whisper’—my latest soft pastel painting, fresh off my easel❄️ I’d love to hear your thoughts… #art #vermont #greenmountains #landscape

Caught the golden hour in Boston today. Look at the gorgeous light💕 As an artist I look for light everywhere! #Boston #art #light

Let’s bring a little winter serenity to your feed today! This piece, “Sunbeam Splashdown,” captures that magical moment when sunlight dances across a snowy stream, turning the coldest day into something warm and inviting. I love how the soft pastels let me layer those icy blues and golden grasses

This little red barn always makes me smile. Painting winter scenes like this helps me appreciate the quiet beauty of the season. I loved sledding as a kid and now I love to snowshoe. Do you have a favorite winter tradition or place that brings you peace? #art #Landscapes #winter

Winter's Farm Snowy mornings on the farm have a special kind of magic. I love capturing that stillness and the way the red barn pops against the white. Would you hang a winter scene like this year-round, or just for the season? #art #watercolor #landscape

There’s something magical about a quiet path winding through snowy woods, don’t you think? I created this piece to capture that peaceful hush—the way winter light dances on the land and the mountains stand watch in the distance. Every pastel stroke is a little love letter to New England’s beauty.

Ever wonder how a painting goes from wild, messy beginnings to a finished piece? Here’s a peek as it starts with a wild underpainting (yes, those shapes +colors are real). Can I paint something beautiful? Don’t miss our biggest sale of the year 25% off everything at Trails Edge Fine Art! #art

Sharing a mini color study I painted . It’s 5 x 5 inches of soft pastel and available for purchase - make me an offer via DM if you are interested. It would make a great gift for someone❄️🩵❄️ Once it’s gone… it’s gone! #art #artist #winter #snowscape

Sherri Nordhaus - Soft Pastel Artist Check out my art at the link below👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 #art #landscape #softpastel

Just a small color study for you to enjoy today. I really don’t like to paint small but this week I’m working small as I think about starting a new series of work in soft pastel. What season should I paint next? #art #landscape #softpastel #artprocess

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Sharing some of Winslow Homer’s beautiful watercolors for you to enjoy💕 #art #winslowhomer #watercolor #artist

I borrowed Winslow Homer’s blue canoe and paddled through the gorgeous exhibit of his watercolors at @mfaboston.bsky.social yesterday💕 His work is stunning- I’ll be sharing more as the week progresses. #art #winslowhomer #watercolor

Sharing a study I did yesterday of a landscape painting. It’s 8 x 10 inches and I was experimenting with color . Wondering what your thoughts are reguarding this study piece🤔 #art #landscape #colorstudy #paintingdemo #softpastel

Color in the Nation’s Capital-

There’s something magical about the quiet strength of mountains, isn’t there? Whenever I paint a mountain scene, I’m transported right back to those early mornings in the national parks—when the mist is still clinging to the peaks and the world feels hushed, as if nature itself is holding its breath