Hot Drink in the Cold Weather-Charcoal Soft pastel Drawing by S. Jensen

Red against the hush—
a pot and two cups,
not symbols of comfort,
but of presence.
They do not warm the air,
they mark it.
A quiet offering in the cold,
held without urgency,
without audience.
Just the dignity of heat,
placed gently in the snow.

Artist Note

This charcoal and pastel drawing centers on a red coffee pot and two cups placed on a snow-covered bench. The objects are rendered with deliberate contrast, emphasizing their warmth against the monochrome winter setting. The composition invites reflection on seasonal stillness, quiet rituals, and the way small gestures shape space. Materials: charcoal, soft pastel. Signed “S. Jensen.”

charcoal pastel drawing

red coffee pot and cups

winter still life

snow-covered bench

outdoor ritual

minimalist winter art

poetic presence

quiet offering

S. Jensen artwork

nature and warmth