California Thoughout his career, Parrish illustrated covers for magazines. Jack Frost was the cover image for the October 1936 issue of Collier's magazine. It is said that Parrish was initially at a loss for an idea for this cover. It was his daughter Jean who suggested Jack Frost the fabled herald of winter which Parrish depicted in this painting. Based on her drawing, the final cover features an elf-like Jack floating among fall leaves, smiling mischievously as he paints a green leaf orange.
Patterns are repeated shapes or colors.
Notice the areas of white between the leaves. Think of a symbol from nature a plant, animal, or person that represents that season rather than an object that refers to a holiday. Draw or paint your symbol for that time of year. The moonlight in this New Hampshire snow scene evokes a peaceful mood with dreamlike effects. Parrish's father once encouraged him to look carefully at nature for things he might normally miss.