“Rip & Read School” - Perched at the top of the platter lift, this little elementary school feels like something out of a Canadian winter fairytale. Its buildings sit tucked into a blanket of fresh snow, with Morrisey Mountain rising proudly behind it—its ski runs etched like white ribbons through the dark forest. It’s a true ski-in, ski-out school, the kind only lucky locals get to grow up with. Kids arrive on skis, backpacks bouncing, the sound of laughter carrying across the open snowfield. From the playground, the view stretches straight up the slopes—an everyday reminder of how deeply woven mountain life is into this community. This painting captures that rare blend of rugged wilderness and small-town charm, where childhood is shaped by snowflakes, chairlifts, and the steady presence of the mountains.