Maple Leaf Fall. Tsaritsyno (2026) Original Oil Painting by Simon Kozhin

The artist painted this small-scale work over a couple of sessions, working en plein air on Popova Hill in Tsaritsyno Park in October 2026. A vibrant autumn scene unfolds through thick, textured brushstrokes. Golden hues dominate the canvas. The light feels warm and autumnal. Heavy impasto creates a tangible sense of depth. Yellow leaves carpet the foreground in a rich layer of pigment. The forest glows with an inner radiance. Slender tree trunks break the golden expanse. Their bark is rendered in cool greys and soft blues. This contrast enhances the warmth of the foliage. The artist captures a fleeting moment of seasonal change. Nature appears both serene and energetic. Every stroke contributes to a rhythmic composition. The atmosphere is hushed and contemplative. Sunlight filters through the canopy in dabs of bright white and pale gold. The composition leads the eye deep into the wooded landscape. This artwork celebrates the ephemeral beauty of October. It transforms a simple woodland path into a luminous study of color and light. The application of paint remains bold and decisive. The scene concludes with a soft horizon where the gold fades into a muted, pale sky.

Materials used:

Oil

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 26.54 x 23.27 x 2.6" (framed) / 18.9 x 15.59" (actual image size)
• Framed and ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Landscapes, sea and sky