The winter months, in particular, were of interest to Elliot, who recorded the various sleighs and the winter dress of Montréalers, and painted charming watercolours of skating carnivals and of children sledding on city streets.
The winter months held a special appeal for Elliot, who focused on recording various types of sleds and the traditional winter garments worn by Montrealers, and created captivating watercolour paintings of festive ice skating gatherings and children enjoying sledding in urban environments.