fell - I Painting

Please note that I have not cropped the image fully leaving the background showing so the image is viewed at closer to its normal size. These are very small paintings so please check the dimensions carefully. Part of a collection exploring the relationship of nostalgic, old and found objects. The inspiration comes from the objects themselves and the way I respond to them when I find them (or they find me). This oak leaf blew into my studio, I almost brushed it back out but as I reached for it, I noticed how incredibly beautiful it was. The emotions of longing and nostalgia become prevalent, while the solitary composition and muted palette denote a sense of melancholy.