Late October

Medium: Oil on canvas

Size: 14″ x 11″ x 0.75″

Year of creation: 2024

Original Artwork Availability: Available

This painting came from a place of deep yearning — a longing for stillness, solitude, and connection to nature’s quieter moments. I envisioned a peaceful autumn escape nestled in the forest, where the golden hues of the season light up the landscape and the only sound is the gentle rush of a stream.

The cozy log cabin, partially hidden in the trees with smoke curling from the chimney, represents a refuge — a retreat from the noise of the world. As I painted it, I imagined the comforting scent of woodsmoke, the warmth of a fire inside, and the feeling of being surrounded by the crisp, earthy scent of fallen leaves. The birch trees, with their striking white bark, stand like silent sentinels, bearing witness to the seasonal transformation.

This scene is about simplicity and being present. It’s about finding beauty in the in-between — in the fading leaves, the overcast sky, and the subtle, reflective quiet of late October. I created this piece to evoke that serene sense of home and belonging, not just to a place, but to a season, a moment, a breath of calm in a fast-moving world.