From Skiing to Ice Hockey – Snowy Paintings Celebrating Winter

The 2026 Winter Olympics are in full swing, and it has me finding ways to celebrate through snowy paintings that embrace the joy, movement, and stillness of Winter. From downhill skiing to après ski moments, from icy outdoor rinks to playful gestures, the first five paintings of 2026 are infused with curiosity, energy, and quiet reflection.

In the first painting, two downhill skiers in red sweaters crest a snowy rise, moving in instinctive unison as their skis carve soft arcs through powder. Their synchronized descent balances speed and stillness, light and shadow, companionship and solitude. Behind them, a mountain slips into cool purples, while a sunlit yellow hill glows in the foreground, warming the composition. It is a fleeting moment of harmony with the mountain, where movement becomes poetry.

Next, we shift to après ski: two hands raise glasses of Aperol Spritz in a quiet toast at the end of a day on the slopes. The vivid orange drinks glow against a sweeping alpine landscape of snow-covered peaks and cool blue shadows. A lone skier glides across the distance, the final trace of motion before rest. This painting captures the pleasure of pause, reward, and connection – the simple joy of marking a day well spent.

Another work captures a tender, playful moment: two figures stealing a kiss on a snowy peak beneath a vivid blue sky, their toques pulled down low over their eyes. A gesture of intimacy amid the grandeur of winter, it reminds us that small moments of warmth can be as impactful as the vast landscapes around us.

Ice Hockey – Snowy Paintings Celebrating Winter

From skiing to ice hockey, the energy shifts. Three hockey players surge across the ice in a tightly charged moment of play. At the center, a skater in a red plaid jacket leans forward with intent, cutting through the blue with purposeful strides, flanked by two opposing players in classic blue-and-white jerseys. The contrast between outdoor attire and traditional uniforms blurs the line between organized sport and informal pond hockey. This scene celebrates hockey as lived experience: a fast, familiar ritual rooted in camaraderie, competition, and the shared language of winter.

Finally, a lone figure stands poised on a frozen expanse, hockey stick near the puck, caught in a moment of concentration before the shot. Dressed in a bright red jacket and blue toque, their back is turned to the viewer, inviting us into a private ritual. Toronto’s skyline rises softly in the distance, the CN Tower cutting a familiar silhouette against a moody winter sky. Broad planes of blue and white echo the stillness of winter, while the red jacket anchors warmth and presence. This painting celebrates pond hockey as both cultural symbol and act of belonging – a quiet meditation on season, place, and identity.

Together, these paintings honor the many faces of winter – from exhilarating movement and shared celebration to intimate gestures and reflective solitude. They remind us that the season is not just a backdrop, but a space for play, ritual, connection, and joy, captured in fleeting moments that stay with us long after the snow has melted.