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Capture the whimsical charm of a Kingston winter with this original painting of two historic neighbouring homes in Portsmouth Village, Kingston, Ontario.

Set against a crisp winter sky with snow gently falling across the scene, the two houses create a vibrant contrast in both colour and texture. On the left stands a warm, terracotta-red brick home with bright blue doors and a glowing decorated Christmas tree visible in the front window. Beside it sits a rich cobalt-blue wooden clapboard house, both topped with snow-dusted roofs.

In the foreground, a playful holiday mishap unfolds. A figure bundled in a winter coat and scarf stands high on a wooden ladder, carefully attempting to string colourful Christmas lights up toward the peak of the red brick home. Below, a lively golden-brown dog has bolted with the other end of the glowing strand, pulling the tangled lights across the snowy sidewalk. One child in a red scarf runs mid-stride to chase after the runaway pup, while a smaller child in a brown coat points upward to alert the person on the ladder to the commotion below.

Painted with expressive, textured brushstrokes and joyful, folk-art warmth, this piece brings a sense of humour, nostalgia, and local Kingston character to any space.