Waves of rolling clouds drift across the horizon and over snow-capped mountains in the distance as a fierce gust of wind turns into a gentle breeze. Autumn leaves slowly fall over the small, mountain village while serving as a gentle reminder of the passage of time. Across the landscape, the trees are intertwined between shades of golden splendor and scarlet luxuriance which proves to be a dazzling display.

The slow turbine blades of the distant windmill spin subtlety as a bountiful harvest of pumpkins signals that the Season of Autumn has arrived. Along the flowing waters of the nearby stream, in parallel a cobblestone pathway stretches forward and out of sight. Yet with a lasting impression that there is more beyond the edges of this serene scene.

Artist: Clyde Valentine