A Snowman’s Painting: Unexpected Commentary on Modern Life
John Robertson
The Snowman That Speaks His Mind
"Hey, You on the Phone! Meet My Snowman" Snowman npainting is approximately 50” x 70” acrylic on unstretched canvas
When I first painted this snowman, I wasn’t thinking too deeply. It was just a rainy day in my studio, and I thought, "Why not a snowman?" I’ve spent a few snowey winters in cold climate. Before I knew it, this guy wasn’t just a snowman. He was a character. He was yelling at people. About cell phones.
Modern Life, Through Frosty Eyes
He’s not standing there peacefully, wishing you a happy holiday. No, he’s calling you out for being glued to your phone. And honestly? He’s got a point. We’re all a little too plugged in. But coming from a snowman? It feels like both a joke, which it is. It’s like he’s saying, “Hey, I’m here! Pay attention!”
Painting Outside the Lines
I painted this with a bit of chaos, which is fitting. The drips, the roughness, the almost childlike strokes . And it’s all intentional. I wanted this snowman to feel alive and a little bit messy because, that’s how life is. Perfectly imperfect.
Why This Snowman Matters
Art doesn’t always have to be deep. Sometimes, it’s just fun. But I do think there’s something meaningful here. Maybe it’s about connection, or the lack of it. Maybe it’s about humor, or how even a snowman can remind us to take a breath. Or maybe it’s just a guy in a sweater yelling at us to get off the phone