2026.01.05 Rose Valley Winter Morning, California

This drawing reflects a winter morning in Rose Valley, where a narrow path moves gently through grasses and low shrubs under a pale, quiet sky. The landscape feels hushed, with soft tonal shifts suggesting cold air, early light, and the subtle movement of wind through dormant vegetation.Loose line work traces the slope of the land and the edges of brush, while layered gray washes create depth without heaviness. The path becomes the quiet focus of the composition—an invitation to move slowly, to notice the small variations in light and texture that define the season.Part of my ongoing Morning Practice series, this original drawing is an observation of stillness and transition, capturing the understated beauty of winter in a familiar place.