Nerine Tassie's "Three Trees in Winter" draws the viewer into a dreamlike woodland scene where stark silhouettes emerge from a misty, ethereal background. This mixed media work (66 x 66 cm framed) captures the haunting beauty of winter trees stripped of their foliage, their delicate branches reaching upward through a luminous atmosphere of turquoise, teal and soft yellow-green. Tassie employs a masterful technique of layering transparent washes with more defined brushwork, creating a sense of depth that shifts between abstraction and representation. The reflective pool in the foreground mirrors the scene above, doubling the visual impact while adding a contemplative stillness to the composition.

Winter Woodlands: A Contemporary Interpretation
The painting speaks to the enduring beauty found in Scotland's winter landscapes, where even in dormancy, nature retains its poetic presence. When displayed, this square-format work creates a window-like portal that transforms a wall with its atmospheric depth and subtle colour harmonies. The balanced composition allows the piece to serve as a focal point that draws the eye while still maintaining a serene presence. Tassie's contemporary approach to landscape tradition demonstrates how familiar natural elements can be reimagined through modern artistic sensibilities, inviting viewers to experience the quiet drama of winter through fresh eyes.