Morrison Rural Studios
Autumn’s Embrace
Autumn’s Embrace
The painting portrays a vibrant autumnal landscape, bursting with the fiery hues of the season. The foreground features a bold green evergreen, its rich tones standing in stark contrast to the warm, fiery reds, oranges, and yellows of the deciduous trees in the distance. On the right, a cluster of brilliant orange foliage adds balance and energy to the composition, framing the scene with vivid color.
The middle ground is dominated by a serene body of water, painted with soft, reflective strokes of pale blue and green. The surface of the water creates a calming contrast to the dynamic intensity of the autumn foliage. Beyond the water, a rocky outcrop emerges, textured with cool grays and accented by smaller evergreens, adding a sense of solidity and permanence to the scene.
Above, a sky filled with layered, textured clouds stretches across the canvas, rendered in shades of gray, white, and greenish-blue, complementing the vibrancy below while evoking a cool, crisp autumn day. The artist’s use of thick brushstrokes and bold colors conveys the raw beauty and energy of nature during its seasonal transformation.
This piece captures the fleeting brilliance of autumn, inviting the viewer to reflect on the interplay between the vibrant foliage, steadfast evergreens, and the tranquil waters that tie the scene together. Mother Nature is always in her full glory in the autumn in Canada. Inspired by Pink Lake in Gatineau, Quebec.
24” x 18”
Oil on Stretched Canvas.
This piece comes framed and ready to hang.