It is Hard to Walk Uphill8" x 10"

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About the Artwork

It is Hard to Walk Uphill is an 8" x 10" oil painting by Peter Shostak created on canvas. Shostak is renowned for his portrayals of prairie life, where childhood memory and winter traditions become enduring subjects.

In this winter night scene, children pull their toboggans up a snowy hill beneath a sky filled with stars. The slope glows in pale blues and whites, with figures scattered across its surface — some climbing, some preparing to slide again. The title directs attention to the universal challenge of trudging uphill, turning an ordinary effort into a moment of shared experience. Through this simple act, Shostak conveys both the determination and joy of play, preserving a timeless rhythm familiar to generations of Canadian winters.

Dimensions and Details

Size: 8" x 10"
Medium: Oil on canvas
Display: Presented in a black frame, ready to hang

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Accessibility Description

This painting by Peter Shostak shows a snowy hill at night under a dark blue, star-filled sky. Children are scattered along the slope, some walking uphill while pulling their toboggans, others sitting or sliding. In the foreground, snowy ground is dotted with patches of yellowed grass, while a line of dark trees stretches across the background. The scene highlights the effort of climbing the hill after the joy of sliding down, echoing the title’s reference to the challenge of walking uphill.

It is Hard to Walk Uphill | 8" x 10"

About the Artwork

It is Hard to Walk Uphill is an 8" x 10" oil painting by Peter Shostak created on canvas. Shostak is renowned for his portrayals of prairie life, where childhood memory and winter traditions become enduring subjects.

In this winter night scene, children pull their toboggans up a snowy hill beneath a sky filled with stars. The slope glows in pale blues and whites, with figures scattered across its surface — some climbing, some preparing to slide again. The title directs attention to the universal challenge of trudging uphill, turning an ordinary effort into a moment of shared experience. Through this simple act, Shostak conveys both the determination and joy of play, preserving a timeless rhythm familiar to generations of Canadian winters.

Dimensions and Details

Size: 8" x 10"
Medium: Oil on canvas
Display: Presented in a black frame, ready to hang

How to Purchase

If you're interested in It is Hard to Walk Uphill or have any questions, please:

Review our F.A.Q. section for general information.
Click the "Enquire" button for personalized assistance or to express interest in purchasing this artwork.

Shipping and Services

Shipping is calculated separately and quoted based on your location and preferred delivery method. Local delivery within Edmonton and surrounding communities is complimentary.
Layaway options are available upon request.

Accessibility Description

This painting by Peter Shostak shows a snowy hill at night under a dark blue, star-filled sky. Children are scattered along the slope, some walking uphill while pulling their toboggans, others sitting or sliding. In the foreground, snowy ground is dotted with patches of yellowed grass, while a line of dark trees stretches across the background. The scene highlights the effort of climbing the hill after the joy of sliding down, echoing the title’s reference to the challenge of walking uphill.