Autumn’s Pulse is a small tempera painting, just 4 by 4 inches matted to 5 by 5 inches, where the colors and shapes evoke the energy of fall. Deep yellows, rich oranges, and dark browns weave together with touches of red and green, forming layered, flowing shapes that suggest leaves in motion. White spaces break the warmth, adding movement and contrast within the composition. Framed simply in black with a white mat, the piece draws the eye to the interplay of color and form. This work grew from my appreciation of autumn’s unique rhythm and the quiet vitality it brings.