#241 – Wonderment

The painting depicts a vibrant red autumn blaze maple tree against a green and yellow background. The yellow leaves at the top of the painting are illuminated by the warm sun, making the scene glow. I can almost feel the seasons last heat of the sun on my skin and hear the crunch of leaves underfoot.

The painting makes me feel nostalgic for those cosy warm days spent indoors, cuddled up in front of the fire with a sketchpad amongst family and friends. There’s something about nature that just has a way of putting things into perspective. For me, there’s no better way to appreciate the present moment than by taking a walk in the woods. Surrounded by towering trees and chirping birds, it’s impossible not to feel at peace. It’s the true sense of living in the present.