Oil painting The beginning of autumn in the forest Boris Serdyuk

№SERB 1227

The Oil painting Canvas titled “The beginning of autumn in the forest” portrays a mesmerizing moment when summer slowly yields to the embrace of autumn, and the natural world is transformed by a subtle yet profound shift in light, texture, and color. The painting captures the viewer’s gaze with an inviting pathway leading into the forest, where the first golden flames of autumn leaves glimmer like a quiet secret shared by nature. At the center of the composition, the undergrowth is painted with radiant strokes of yellow, orange, and red, standing in luminous contrast to the deep greens of the foliage that still clings to summer’s vitality. This tension between seasons creates a vibrancy that resonates emotionally, echoing the beauty of transition and the inevitability of change. The tall trunks of the pine trees stretch upwards with a sense of permanence and solidity, anchoring the scene in timeless continuity. Their dark bark and evergreen crowns form a majestic frame for the brilliance unfolding below, allowing the warm hues of autumn to emerge more dramatically. The artist’s mastery of color and texture is evident in the way sunlight pierces the canopy, scattering across the ground and illuminating the forest floor in dappled, impressionistic light. The brushstrokes are bold and tactile, employing the impasto technique to give a three-dimensional effect, as if one could reach out and feel the crispness of leaves or the roughness of tree bark. This technique not only enhances the realism of the landscape but also imbues it with a palpable energy, a sense of nature in motion, caught between two states of being. The background reveals cooler tones of blue and violet, suggesting the depth and mystery of the forest beyond. These hues intensify the foreground’s golden glow, creating a striking contrast that heightens the emotional resonance of the work. It feels as though the forest is breathing—whispering the last sighs of summer while welcoming the first chill of autumn air. The composition guides the viewer deeper into this realm, where shadows and light weave together a tapestry of tranquility, nostalgia, and quiet anticipation. Each color shift, from the emerald greens to the amber yellows and fiery reds, speaks of the fleeting beauty of nature’s cycles, reminding us of the delicate balance between permanence and change.

*** ABOUT THIS PAINTING ***
* TITLE: "The beginning of autumn in the forest"
* ARTISTS: Boris Serdyuk
* SIZE: 80x70 cm/'31.49x27.55 inches'
* MEDIUM: оil, сanvas
* HAND PAINTED: Original painting from our collection
* CONDITION: we tried to convey the maximum information with the help of photos about this product

About the artists: Serdyuk Boris Petrovich was born on June 30, 1960 in the city of Konotop Sumy region. He graduated from the Yuri-Polish Pedagogical College (artistic and graphic department). The first exhibitions took place in Konotop in the 90's. Since 1999 - a free artist. Now lives and works in the city of Kremenchug, Poltava region.