A Little Behind Season, but...

We have about a foot of crusty, hard frozen snow on the ground here in central Pennsylvania. Per usual, my artwork lags a bit behind the actual season. This newest piece, pictured here, is called "Autumnwood." This was from an early October scene that I discovered south of State College, along Marengo Road.

Autumnwood 16 x 24 original pastel on board.

Successful hip surgery in late 2009 allowed me to get back on my bicycle this past summer. Traversing the rural roads of Pennsylvania on my bike is one of my favorite hobbies. Right up there with gardening in the summer. And catching a scene like this was possible only on a bike, where life slows down and there is enough opportunity to register the beauty of one's surroundings.

This piece was all about the brilliant light at the end of the road, in strong contrast to the shadowed trees along the right of the composition. Of course, the vibrant foliage was also pretty nifty.

"Autumnwood" is currently on display at the Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College, Pennsylvania from now through the end of March. Later this spring, I will offer limited edition prints of this piece. You will find them on the Prints area of my web site soon.