
Painted by Katy Kianush, Copyright © 1997
Description
Katy’s award-winning painting, “Autumn Kaleidoscope,” captures the vibrant essence of an English forest on a sunny autumn afternoon. The scene is filled with warm shades of amber, red, and gold as sunlight filters through the trees, casting dappled shadows across the forest floor. The use of acrylics allows for a rich layering of colours, giving depth to the foliage and emphasizing the play of light through the leaves. The gentle movement of the leaves, stirred by a light breeze, is suggested through the soft transitions of colour and texture, reflecting the quiet energy of the season.
Katy balances realism with an impressionistic touch, focusing on the changing hues and dynamic lighting that define autumn. The interplay of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and movement, drawing the viewer into the heart of the forest. The warm colour palette captures the fleeting beauty of fall, with each leaf depicted as a unique element of the natural mosaic. “Autumn Kaleidoscope” celebrates the richness and diversity of nature’s transformation.
Key Facts
Title
Artist
Date
Medium
Framed Size
Awards
Autumn Kaleidoscope
Katy Kianush
1997
Acrylics
58.5cm H by 47cm W
Winner of the Daler-Rowney International Award, 1999
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