If it won't snow, I'll make it up!

My new painting: 'The Ruins of Elgin Cathedral', watercolour, 14 x 10" (36 x 24 cm). This ruined cathedral, abandoned since 1560, stands near the centre of the Moray town of Elgin.  This is the second time I have painted it, the first from a different view near the house at bottom left. This is more the 'classic' view, with the east wall prominent. I hope it does the beautiful old building justice. It has been a mild winter, with little snow and, from an artist's perspective, that's a bit disappointing! I love the snow and the effects it creates! In this case, I was looking for a good way to break up the large expanses of stonework in this view, and was keen to give the scene a covering of snow. This is the result. I particularly enjoyed the loose, hazy background of trees in beautiful but ethereal purples and browns!