Autumn River in Soft Light, 2025

Autumn River in Soft Light

Late autumn has its own quiet beauty, especially beside a river where the last golden grasses meet the cool reflections of water.

In this painting, a woodland river flows over a series of shallow rocky rapids, creating bands of white and silver across its surface. Bare trees lean toward the water, their branches forming an intricate pattern against the pale, clouded sky. Along the banks, warm ochre, rust and muted violet remain among the fallen leaves and dry vegetation.

I was interested in the contrast between the moving river and the stillness of the surrounding forest. The water changes from smooth reflections in the foreground to broken, lively strokes where it passes over the rocks. Soft, diffused daylight brings these subtle differences into focus without strong shadows.

Broad, textured brushstrokes give the riverbanks and autumn grasses a tangible presence, while cooler blues and greys create depth in the water.

"Autumn River in Soft Light" is an original impressionist landscape for collectors who appreciate peaceful river scenes, natural colours and the understated beauty of late autumn.