Snow Laden - original art by Pat SheaSnow Laden Original Oil on Canvas by Pat Shea Many of my works, including this one, are inspired by our cottage on Echo Lake. In my studies I learned the importance of bringing life to a scene. By using colour, composition, repetitive patterns and bending objects, I can create movement. A painting of a scene is different than a photograph. The photo records the beauty of a scene. An oil painting should not only record the beauty but also the emotions