Solitude

Original oil on canvas,  40x40cm

​This piece captures a stunning moment of seasonal contrast and visual drama. The focal point is an intensely vibrant red-leafed tree, a powerful beacon of color that commands the viewer's immediate attention. The saturation achieved through the oil medium makes this foliage seem to burn with an internal light, a final, brilliant declaration before winter sets in.

​This fiery sentinel stands starkly against a somber backdrop: a forest of large, towering trees rendered entirely leafless and skeletal. The dark, vertical lines of these massive trunks frame the red tree, underscoring its uniqueness and amplifying the sense of seasonal transition and quiet solitude.

​Below, the forest floor is a richly textured tapestry of mottled greens. This painterly floor a mix of mosses, decaying leaves, and damp earth—provides a beautiful complexity that grounds the scene. The interplay of the rough green textures against the smooth, bold red creates a dynamic tension that is both visually stimulating and emotionally resonant.

​The entire composition is a powerful meditation on contrast—between life and dormancy, warmth and coolness, and the spectacular, fleeting moments of the natural world.

This artwork is signed, front & on the back and a certificate of authenticity is included.

Copyright 2025 Laura Callaghan All rights reserved 

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