March

For Jeff, March can redeem a long northern winter. A final heavy snowfall gives way to bright sun and a day warm enough for short sleeves. Snow glare, dripping meltwater, and warmth on bare arms turn a winter scene into an invitation to go outside and paint.

March belongs to those days he counts among his favorites. The snow is still brilliant, but the feeling of the season has changed. The painting holds that welcome meeting of winter's last accumulation and the warmth that follows.