So to think cool thoughts I decided to do a few drawings of partially frozen rivers in the winter with snow on the ground and trees.
Bend in the River 1
For the first one I wanted to have a covering of snow on the ground with thin ice forming along some sections of the river bank; together with an ice fog in the background to keep things misty.
Evening River 1
For the second one I wanted a deep layer of snow on the ground and in the branches of the pine trees. The river would have a thin layer of ice across most of its surface and some grasses and growies poking out of the snow.
Sunset River 1
On the third one I wanted a light dusting of snow on the ground which would allow the rocks to show through the snow. The river would be open water and the trees would be a mix of coniferous and deciduous trees.
Any of these sketches could easily be developed into paintings in either watercolour or acrylic, which I may do at a later date.