Original artwork description:

A nostalgic reminiscence of South London’s suburban woodlands, this A4 mixed media drawing captures the hushed tranquility of an autumnal walk. The artist skilfully employs the layered textures of mixed media—sticks and acrylic paint—to render the profound depth and subdued palette of a November afternoon.

The piece eschews sharp city details for the ephemeral mood of the moment: a quiet path scattered with fallen leaves, the air damp and cool. The composition draws the viewer inward, suggesting the sheltering canopy of trees and the muted light filtering through bare branches. It’s an intimate study in silence, evoking not just a place, but a feeling—the poignant, comforting solitude found just steps away from the urban rhythm. It serves as a gentle meditation on the beauty of nature’s annual retreat and the power of memory.

Materials used:

acrylic paint, tempera sticks

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