Oil on canvas, 18”x24”

The colors in this painting work beautifully together. The warm orange and red leaves glow against the saturated blue sky, while the dark trunks and branches provide grounding structure. It calls to mind a perfect autumn day, when the air is cool but the sun still lingers with warmth.

After a long, hot summer, I find myself ready for autumn…ready for crisp air, open windows, and the quiet that replaces the endless hum of air conditioners. I look forward to the thrill of Halloween approaching, the beauty of leaves in transition, the coziness of Thanksgiving gatherings, sweater and jacket weather, and the promise of Christmas lights, family, and winter snow just around the corner. That familiar sense of excitement always comes with the season, even in my forties.

Autumn has a way of stirring both memory and anticipation. It is the season of looking back with warmth and looking forward with excitement. This painting captures that balance, offering a moment of stillness within the season’s change.