Pair of Contemporary Winter Christmas Tree Oil/Acrylic Paintings

This set consists of two small-format, contemporary paintings executed on canvas panels, currently resting on a metallic studio easel. Each piece features a centrally positioned, snow-dusted evergreen tree decorated with vibrant red and blue ornaments. The backgrounds are characterized by a soft, horizontal gradient of pastel colors—transitioning from a powder blue base to a pale yellow and a rosy-peach aura immediately surrounding the peaks of the trees, suggesting a winter sunset or sunrise. The application of paint is thick in areas (impasto), particularly for the white snow highlights and the rounded ornaments, giving the work a tactile quality. The artist has used a fan brush or similar tool to create the feathered texture of the evergreens. While similar in composition, they are original hand-painted works as evidenced by slight variations in the placement of the ornaments and the 'glow' effects. The condition appears to be excellent, with no visible cracking, yellowing of varnish, or fraying at the edges. No visible signature is present on the front, suggesting they may be studies or works by a student or burgeoning contemporary artist. The style is reminiscent of popular rapid-painting techniques that emphasize light and seasonal warmth.