As the rain falls and the wind blows Autumn leaves cascade down into wet grass and woodland paths.
The sun is losing its strength and no longer gives us long days of light. For an artist it is so important to enjoy every opportunity to get outside and look at the landscape – especially the trees and hedgerows which are changing colour every day.
The woodland canopy is becoming a glorious painting of rich golds, reds and yellows and the heath is still overflowing with fading pink/brown heather and splashes of yellow gorse.
No frosts yet here in Dorset and my garden still has roses and marigolds in bloom. On a few sunny days, red admiral butterflies flutter and dance – large bumblebees seek out pollen and warmth.
The clocks have gone back and it is even more important to find colour and light. As Thomas Hardy said winter is a time for pink dawns and white sunsets so while I can still see golden sunsets I shall make the most of every one!
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