Birch Forest

Medium: Oil on gallery-wrapped canvas

Size: 12″ x 12″ x 1.5″

Year of creation: 2024

Artwork Availability: Available

This oil painting of birch trees in fall, their golden leaves shimmering like drops of sunlight, was inspired by one of those quiet walks in the woods when time seems to stand still. I remember standing among these tall, graceful trunks — their white bark etched with dark, whisper-like markings — feeling both grounded and weightless. The forest was aglow with autumn’s farewell, and a soft breeze stirred the canopy, sending leaves dancing down like golden confetti.

As I painted, I wanted to capture not just the beauty, but the feeling of that moment: the peaceful solitude, the sense of connection to something timeless. The birches stood like silent guardians, bearing witness to countless seasons and stories. There was something poetic in their contrast — delicate leaves fluttering against strong, weathered bark.

This piece became a meditation on change — on how endings can be full of color and quiet joy. It’s a celebration of nature’s elegance, and a reminder that even in the cycle of letting go, there’s a richness to be found. The golden birches, to me, are symbols of resilience, grace, and the fleeting magic that surrounds us when we slow down and simply look.

This painting was made with oil paints on a gallery canvas, which does not require framing, as the sides are painted.