October 21, 2020
Holy smokes, it's snowing like crazy! All of a sudden, and much earlier in the season than usual, I'm thinking about sharpening ski edges, dusting off the snowshoes, buying a new hockey stick, and making sure the snow plow blade is on the tractor!
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Marshall Noice | First Snow | Pastel on Paper | 18x18" | 1,800.
Here's a pastel sketch I did LAST fall when the first snow arrived. As I recall it was late November, not the middle of October. I think it's going to be a great winter here in Northwest Montana! I'm going to stock up on hot chocolate.
Marshall