Whispers Of The White Peak evokes a peaceful and calming sensation. Whispers of the White Peak shows where I have grown up; I have always been around mountains, and they will always hold a special place in my heart. When you look at the painting, you should just see mountains. Once you take a second look, you can see more depth. It appears that the mountains are drawing closer. I chose to use oil pastels and paint for this piece. I started with an oil pastel base, then layered paint on top. To give the paint a thick, snowy texture, I mixed in baking soda before applying it. As the mountains appear to get closer, I added more paint to enhance that effect. For highlights and shading, I used grey and yellow tones. This painting draws from a recent moment when I observed a snowy landscape and was captivated by the delicate colors emerging through the textured snow. The quiet interplay of hues beneath the surface inspired me to capture this scene.