Natural Brush Painting

It started snowing late last night and continued for part of the day before turning to sleet and then to an icy rain. When I look outside all I see is a slick thick coating of ice on the walks and a sheen on the snow.

I took this photo earlier when we went out to shovel and "broom" the snow off the cars. Looking at this photo reminded me of Chinese leaves painted with black ink on rice paper.

This is my third year of Chinese Brush Painting instruction and I'm not sure if I'm really progressing or holding tight to the same spot.