River's Winter Adornment, 2022, graphite pencil on illustration board, 12 x 16 in. / 30.48 x 40.64 cm.

River's Winter Adornment, Sharon Berkan-Dent, 2022, graphite pencil on illustration board, 12 x 16 in. / 30.48 x 40.64 cm.

The series "Frozen Mists" was inspired by a winter's trip to Yellowstone National Park. The mists produced by geothermal activity froze and coated vegetation, and at times, the animals. With the lack of crowds, animals were also much more visible giving the experience a magical feel.