Walking my dog after the biggest snow storm we have seen in the Washington, DC area last February, sparked a fascinating new art project. The sun was out as we wandered along shoveled paths. Mounds of snow to our left and right cast shadows on these paths, imitating the distinct look of city skylines. And not only in a few places, but everywhere.

I returned with my camera and recorded over forty images which became the basis for Snow Fallen Cities. The images were turned upside down and the shadows were transformed into imaginary cities using colored markers and paint pens. Our students were given this project during a drawing class and here are some of the exciting results:

Our photographs are available for you to try this project. Download them here, and send us your results! Part Two of this blog post will feature the most interesting submissions.