Snow That Never Melts
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Snow storms. Snow squalls. Snowflakes.
When it arrives, it blankets our world.
It muffles the noise.
It promises fun.
It conjures up memories.
It evokes a sense of calm.
It fills children with excitement.
It creates a sense of wonder.
Season of Celebration
Depending on our location, snow can either be a way of life or a rare experience. Depending on our language there might be a great need to describe snow or barely any need at all. It's been said that the Inuit have over 50 words for snow and that the Scots have over 420! Snow has various meanings for various cultures. Its white appearance often symbolizes youth and innocence. Some see it as a new beginning. Others as a conclusion. For many, it ushers in a season of celebration, of time spent with family and friends.
Snow Facts
A few fun facts ... some you might know, others you might not ...
Snow isn't actually white. It's translucent and the white look comes from how each snowflake reflects light
No two snowflakes are alike. They all have 6 sides or arms, but each is just as unique as we are
Snowflakes travel between 1-9 mph. On average, it takes a snowflake about an hour to reach the ground
It's never too cold for snow to fall. Yet it can also fall in temperatures as high as 50 degrees
Snow is a great insulator. It can be up to 100 degrees warmer inside an igloo than outside
At Sorrel Sky Gallery you can find snow that never melts!
Whether in jewelry, paintings, photography, or sculpture, Sorrel Sky artists tell stories inspired by snow. Through their art, these stories never melt. This year, bring some snow that never melts into your life.
David Yarrow talks about one of his winter photographs
PARTS UNKNOWN
by DAVID YARROW
Durango, Colorado — February 2023
"When we shoot in the winter, weather plays a large part in our planning, but given the speed at which weather can change, it does not pay to be too prescriptive too far out from shooting days. But we continually check weather patterns and within 36 hours of a shoot, we tend to home in on a certain plan.
There are, I guess, four or five weather possibilities in the winter: melting snow and sunny, which is horrid; cold and sunny, which is better but restricts filming time; a snowstorm, which is exciting but can impair detail or, ideally, the end of a big snowfall.
In the Rockies, I guess there are about a dozen days a year when a big storm passes through and clears, leaving behind a winter wonderland and kind gentle light. This is the filmmaker’s big opportunity, provided the props are in place and access is still possible. It is always challenging, but these are the days we wait for. They don’t come that often.
We know the Durango to Silverton steam train well and have built up a strong friendship with the owner Al Harper and his wonderful team of engineers in Durango. I sensed there was an opportunity at this jaw-dropping location made famous by its appearance some 50 years ago in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. We were in town and waiting as the storm system pushed through. It had lasted 36 hours and left 18 inches of new snow in the San Juan Forest that the old steam train cuts through.
We had to operate fast, as the light was picking up all the time and both teams worked quickly to get everyone in position early in the day. The Native American and the horse had the toughest job - that was no easy brief that day.
When I look at this photograph, I feel some sense of pride, it is a hell of a shot. But not pride in myself, pride in all the people that made it happen. A real team effort."
— David Yarrow
Star Liana York talks about one of her winter sculptures
SPRING SNOW
by STAR LIANA YORK
“As I have become more involved with horses, I realize how valuable and instructive the relationship between horse and rider has become in other areas of my life. I believe absolutely that the same principles of conduct that work with horses also work with people. Establishing trust at the start, communicating clearly and honestly, being fair, patient, and consistent, and rewarding positive behavior... these are the ingredients that are successful in all relationships."
— Star Liana York
In Spring Snow, Star captures the powerful bond between a rancher and his dependable horse as they rescue a calf from the snow. This piece is available in a tabletop size (16" x 19" x 14") and larger. Inquire here
Be sure to reach out to our team of art advisors with any questions about the art or jewelry seen in this blog. We'd love to see you in the gallery, where you can enjoy these pieces in person.
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