Autumn at my Home

I used to think that it was only old people who talked about fall foliage or paid attention to changing leaf colors in autumn. 

Hmmm... Maybe I was just too busy to notice when I was younger.

Now I try to be intentional about appreciating the colors of the season.

 My view as I walk up to the mailbox.

My view as I walk back down from the mailbox.

My view as I look up while walking the dog.

Another view as I look up while walking the dog.

 

Autumn Leaves

What's the best thing about autumn?


Is it the smell of the first smoke from fireplaces, the crispness of the morning air, the kickoffs of a new football season, the spices like sage that we seem to save for this time of year, snuggling under a favorite blanket?   Or, is it simply the changing leaves?


 This little painting was done as a challenge for Rookie Painter.  I love the concept of this site - an image is presented then artists are invited to create and share art inspired by that image. It's so interesting to see the diversity in style.  


When I decided to paint this one, I knew I wanted a long canvas, but I didn't have one; there wasn't one on the shelf in the art store either.  So, I decided to try painting on an artist's panel. Very different, odd not the have the give or springiness of canvas.  I haven't yet decided whether I will use it on a regular basis.  In some ways I did like it, but in others I'm undecided.  Anyone else have opinions? 


An Etsy treasury (collection or art pieces and vintage items) celebrating a year of seasons includes "Autumn Leaves."  Click on Catch a Falling,  Fall Leaves...Fall Foliage,  Fallen Leaves,  Atutum: The Most Wonderful  Time of the Year or The Colors of Autumn to put you in the mood for fall.

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