Winter Reflections
This oil painting was inspired by traveling in Portland, Oregon last Christmas during the worst white out in 40 years. The awesome quite and stillness of winter with it’s snow blanket drifitng in the breeze and the nightly shawdows on the water invites mystery and quiet contemplation.
Winter Reflections belongs to the following groups:
"Real" Life Artwork (No Photography), * Painted Nature *, Contemporary Professional Painters and Sculptors, Creative, Talented, and Unknown, Freedom to Shine, Oil Painting, Painters In Modern Times and The Great Outdoors (no garden shots, limit man made objects to wilderness gear, please) Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints

The Scouts
Welcome to Redbubble Mikki, You know I was there in Portland as well got stuck there smiles. What a Christmas that was…
This is fantastic,the colors textures and reflections are brilliant…
There is several groups here you will like. Painters of Modern Times is one.
We are here to help if you have any questions about redbubble feel free to ask.
I am coppertrees, here and I am a artist have been here quite awhile and enjoy everyminute.
Again welcome.
Mikki Alhart replied
Your site is beyond amazing. Everyone is so kind, warm, encouraging and helpful. Thank you so very much for such a welcoming experience. I will look into Modern Times as the groups sound like a unbelievable opportunity. I am thrilled I found Red Bubble. Again, Thank you ever so much!
Frances Perea
Very beautiful!
Mikki Alhart replied
Thank you Frances. My first day and your warm response and compliment means a great deal. Your work is extradinary I especially love Transformation of Planet X. Unlike anything I have seen, you are truly a talented lady.
AnitaInverarity
Gorgeous !! x
Mikki Alhart replied
Thank You Aberdeen, your art is delightfully whimsical, fresh and totally adorable. Good work, you will be working in your art full time soon I am sure of it. You are really very talented.
Peter Maeck
I’ve been a writer all my life and only came to visual arts, in my case photography, in the last couple of years. Like you, I’m glad to have encountered a new form of artistic expression after several decades on earth, and I feel that all I’ve done before has allowed me to hit this new ground running. Your “Winter Refelections” indicates that you’ve hit the visual arts running at the speed of light.
Mikki Alhart replied
Thank you, thank you Peter. What a wonderful warm welcome to this new site. You made me laugh out loud when you said I hit the ground running in visual arts. Since I have jokingly considered myself an aspiring granda moses, running at the speed of light is a totally hilarious vision. Thank you again!
Hiroshi Maeshiro
Hi, I know the storm…I live there. This style of paining reminds me of traditional Japanese painting.
Jan Bickerton
Beautiful work Mikki, welcome to RedBubble!
Ree Reid
A stunning image, beautiful
Mikki Alhart replied
I am so sorry I just now happened to see your comment. Thank you so very much. I looked at your photography, WOW I love Sea Monster and Cherry Cove Pier. I am impressed how your work indicates you are obviously in the right place at just the right time. Have you always lived your life in such a graced manner? :)
Redwards
Great work, very impressive!
Mikki Alhart replied
Thank you Rex. I love your Sheffield Park and Tiger. Absolutely, positively beautiful.
Pat Abbott
Beautiful work, I love this!
Mikki Alhart replied
Thank you Pat. Your work is breath taking. I can see why local magazines would buy your work, it is truly georgeous. The Blacksmiths Shop is superb.
Anne Hale
Stunning painting, Mikki. Gorgeous colours and subject.

Mikki Alhart replied
Thank you so much Anne. Your clothing art is stunning. I love, love it. How very talented and creative you are.
Kevin McGeeney
beautiful!
Mikki Alhart replied
Thank you Kevin. I am amazed at the color your are able to capture with water colors. It revolutionizes my impression that water colors are softer and less vivid than acrylic or oil. You’ve made a new believer out of me. :)
Patrick Coombes
gorgeous painting, really intriguing!
Mikki Alhart replied
Thank you Patrick. I am very familiar with the culture you are capturing through your work. I was a drug and alcohol counselor for 25 years and thousands of clients later I think I understand the breath and soul of long time participants. A picture is worth a thousand words and you say it clearly and openly with your art. Good Job.
TaniaLosada
Beautiful work!
Mikki Alhart replied
Thank you Tania you are so kind. Your photgraphs are so passionate and I feel the love and tenderness. You truly captured real emotion. Excellent.
coppertrees
Marita McVeigh
what a beautiful winter scene!
ROUBLE RUST
wow! This is amazing!!! Very beautiful xx
red addiction
GORGEOUS!
Mikki Alhart
Thank you, your shoes are awesome what a great idea !
AnitaInverarity
Mikki you are so sweet- thank you- look forward to seeing more of your wonderful work xxx
sandysartstudio
This painting has captured the cold, fresh, crisp feeling to it. Wonderfully done.
Your tonings and reflections are beautiful…....Congratulations…........Sandy
Mikki Alhart replied
Thank you so much. Your work is so beautiful that a compliment from you makes my heart sing out loud. Thank You
arnene
Nice image, those trees are full of life and appear like human beings telling something about them through the unspoken silence…
Mikki Alhart replied
Thank you so much. I love your work as well. Your painting Christmas Tree what a creative bright message. The pink and red is really eye catching. I agree with what you see in winter reflection, something about the scene invites you to listen. Thank you again.
dianalynn
very beautiful painting, but i have to say i’ve done a painting similar(almost exact about 8 yrs. ago) from watching bob ross! the painting is still very nice even though!
Mikki Alhart
You are probably right Diana, as you know being a self taught artist yourself, we glean, digest, research, study, and study some more. I love the process, because it’s like we stock our own private library in our sub-conscious and then it plays out it’s vision like being in Portland during a blizzard. I reviewed your art and we have alot in common as to images that ignite our passions.
Chiteo
Beautiful!
Mikki Alhart
Thank you, your art is like walking into another planet or deminsion. I don’t have the first clue how you can create such brillancy and sparkle. Amazing feat to this ole grandma. Keep up the wonderful visions my dear!
louisegreen
Beautiful!
Mikki Alhart replied
Thank you, you are so kind and gracious. I have a special regard and admiration for your work as my mother was an artist who loved to paint her Arabian horses. She has been gone now over 25 years but I like to imagine she is in heaven being an artistic muze to artistis like yourself. :)
Lynn Moore
This is so pretty Mikki : )
Scott d'Almeida
brilliant
Mikki Alhart replied
Thank you, coming from a gentleman who obviously has a expert, creative eye for composition and beauty which is evidenced by your amazing photography, is truly a compliment of great value.
Thank you again!
tom j deters
Love nature, love reflection & with the color – PERFECTO’ :-)
Mikki Alhart
Thank you Tom. I couldn’t agree with you more, aren’t we the most blessed among the blessed to have such passion for creativity and expression of that passion.I am so grateful to meet kindred spirits. Again, thank you for your consideration and the gift you gave me. :)
moira ladd
what a lovely restfull picture. I am into reiki and that would be brilliant in a healing room. or to just look at and meditate. keep up the good work.
Mikki Alhart
Thank you Moira, how wonderful I have always aspired to reiki and have come to totally wish I knew then what I know now. Possibly it was working in the mental health field for 25 years that taught me what I know now. Do you understand my drift? Guess what, this picture was just purchased (non-exclusive rights) by Hay House, are you familiar with Louise Hays, Wayne Dryer and others? Anyway, it is going to be on a set of oracle divination cards for Stephen Farmer a Shamanic healer. You both see the same thing in this painting. How exciting
JaninesWorld
This is truly magnificent! Just like a photograph, well done you are soooooo talented.
Mikki Alhart replied
Thank you Janine. You are so kind and I agree with your bio about how many talented people there are here at Red Bubble. Dear Girl, so are you! Your tile bench with the woman’s image is an amazingly unique piece. You are kind and talented. :)
Zefira
lovely painting
Mikki Alhart
Thank you Zefira.
Sharon K. Shubert
Please consider adding this stunning work to our new group, The Great Outdoors
We’re looking for more painters and digital artists to join us in showcasing wildlife and scenery. :)
Sharon K. Shubert
WELCOME to The Great Outdoors group and thank you for adding this wonderful painting!
lorilee
Wonderful!!!!!
Mikki Alhart replied
Thank You Lorilee. I got lost for the longest time enjoying your photographs. You have a eye for beauty.
Lucindawind
gorgeous
Mikki Alhart replied
Thank you Lucinda. Your photographs take my breath away. Beautiful work!
Vickie Emms
this is very, very beautiful Mikki. Welcome to Redbubble from me too, it’s a great place, been here two years!
Mikki Alhart replied
Thank you Vickie. And Thank you for the warm welcome. Your calendars are so beautiful. I love your work.
LudaNayvelt
stunning
Mikki Alhart replied
Thank you Luda. Your Fall Celebration is really amazing.
rodeorose
Beautiful image!!
Mikki Alhart replied
Thank You Rodeo Rose. If you are truly a beginner I wonder what you could possibly do to top your work today. :)
Robin D. Overacre
What a beauty!!
Mikki Alhart replied
Thank you Robin, your Sunset Boats is wonderful. I love the colors you use in your work. Truly wonderful!
Olga Zvereva
Wonderful image, Mikki!
Mikki Alhart
Thank You Olga. Your potography is beautiful. Your Silky Green is out of this world. I love It !
Rahul Kapoor 4 days ago
Congratulations..
Jo-anne Corteza 4 days ago
a topnatch! so deserving, congratulations Mikki! :-)
Mikki Alhart replied 2 days ago
Thank you so much Jo-anne. I really like your work as well. It still amazes me when such talented people like yourself comment on my work. What a truly wonderful incentive. Thank You again. Your father son painting is truly precious.
Aartistic Impr... 3 days ago
i love your painting! fantastic work
congratulations!
Mikki Alhart replied 2 days ago
Thank you so much. I noticed that you are also fairly new, welcome. This is really a wonderful way to connect with other artist and nice compliments like yours gives me incentive to create even better than the last one. Thank you Again.
Jo-anne Corteza 2 days ago
very humbling words Mikki, thank you :-)
Patricia Howitt 1 day ago
This is really well done Mikki – I love the subject and the colors.
Gilly1 about 23 hours ago
Very beautifully done!
Shelagh Linton about 15 hours ago
Mystical and magical, brilliant work, many congrats on your feature :)