My body of work demonstrates the winter season in my hometown. Winter has always been freezing and rainy, and although the weather was not very pleasant, I enjoyed finding ways to make rainy evenings feel lively and warm. One evening, I decided to celebrate Christmas in July, inspired by people in Australia who travel to snowy areas during winter to enjoy activities with their families. I had never celebrated Christmas in July before, so this was my first time. I chose the perfect evening because it was raining. The raindrops blurred the coloured streetlights outside my window, transforming them into glowing Christmas lights. The scene reminded me of Vincent van Gogh’s painting The Starry Night, with its expressive colours and glowing atmosphere. I dressed warmly, heated the room, and brought out my Christmas tree. I placed it beside the window and decorated it with ornaments that blended with the lights outside. Next, I prepared hot chocolate topped with three marshmallows, a baked snowflake biscuit, and a peppermint candy I had saved from the previous Christmas. I arranged them together in the centre of the windowsill. Finally, I placed candles on the left side and played an old Christmas song that I loved as a child. Once everything was prepared, the room became a warm Christmas scene filled with glow and colour. I found the atmosphere so breathtaking that I photographed it and used the image as inspiration for my canvas painting. I painted the soft glow of the lights using layered circular shapes, while the buildings were created with delicate brushstrokes and multiple shades of blue. White and dark green touches were used to represent raindrops sitting and dripping across the window. Finally, I painted the curtain and glass Christmas decorations with faint, delicate brushstrokes to create a sense of transparency. Through this work, I wanted to capture the beauty of an ordinary rainy winter evening and transform it into a warm and memorable Christmas experience.