Three Winter Works for the Dickens Festival Exhibition

Three Winter Works for the Dickens Festival Exhibition

This winter, I am delighted to share that three of my artworks will be featured in the Night Heron Watercolor Artists Group’s special winter exhibition at the Dickens Festival. This annual event is a cherished tradition in our community, bringing together literature, seasonal atmosphere, and local artists in a warm and festive celebration. Each of the three pieces I am presenting reflects a different mood of nature and the quiet beauty that winter often reveals.

​Three seasonal artworks by Myungja Anna Koh will be featured in the Night Heron Watercolor Artists Group’s winter exhibition at the Dickens Festival. Discover their quiet winter beauty.

​The first piece, “Koi Fish in Christmas” (Acrylic), is part of my ongoing koi fish series. In this work, I explored the sense of life and quiet warmth hidden beneath the cold surface of winter. Even in the chill of the season, the koi continue to glide gently through the water, reminding us that vitality and hope remain alive. Using layered acrylic textures and reflective tones, I aimed to capture the stillness of a winter pond touched by soft holiday light. Rather than depicting the bright energy of Christmas, the painting focuses on the calm, introspective side of the season.

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​The second work, “Happy Hibernation” (Watercolors), is inspired by the natural cycle of rest. Winter gives us a rare moment to pause, breathe, and gather strength before spring returns. Through the gentle spread of watercolors and warm, muted tones, I wanted to express that quiet comfort—like a soft blanket of snow that protects rather than hides. This piece carries a message of restoration, and I hope viewers will feel a sense of calm and warmth when they encounter it at the exhibition.

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​The third piece, “A Brilliant Birch Morning” (Acrylic), captures the clarity of morning light passing through a birch forest. Winter mornings have a unique stillness, almost as if time itself slows down. The slender birch trunks and soft glow create a moment suspended between light and silence. Using acrylic’s ability to create both fine detail and atmospheric depth, I sought to express the balance and serenity found within the quiet winter forest.

The Dickens Festival exhibition is more than a display of artwork—it is a gathering place where community, creativity, and seasonal spirit meet. As a member of the Night Heron Watercolor Artists Group, I am grateful for the opportunity to share my work alongside fellow artists who continue to inspire me throughout the year. I hope that visitors will pause, even briefly, to take in the peaceful emotions these pieces carry, and that the exhibition will add a meaningful touch of beauty to the winter season.