The watercolor painting "The Beginning of Autumn" is a vibrant representation of the seasonal transition, where the verdant greens of summer start to give way to the warm, golden hues that herald the arrival of fall. This artwork is characterized by its dynamic use of colors, with splashes of yellow, orange, and hints of red mingling with the remaining greens in the foliage. This interplay of colors suggests the changing of leaves, capturing the essence of early autumn when the landscape is a patchwork of varying shades. The composition focuses on a cluster of trees, each depicted with individual brushstrokes that blend yet differentiate their leaves, creating a sense of depth and texture. The trees stand against a backdrop of a soft, pastel sky that transitions from a gentle lavender to a muted blue, providing a calm and subtle contrast to the vivid colors of the foliage. Below the trees, a serene body of water reflects the colors of the sky and the trees, with gentle ripples distorting the images in a dreamlike manner, adding a layer of tranquility and reflection—both literal and metaphorical—to the scene. The foreground is dominated by an expanse of grass, rendered in strokes of bright and dark greens, indicating the presence of shadows and light playing across the ground, possibly from a sun still warm yet slowly waning in strength as the season progresses. "The Beginning of Autumn" captures a moment of change, of quiet beauty and gradual transformation. It invites viewers to feel the crispness in the air and to appreciate the fleeting nature of seasonal shifts. The painting is a celebration of the ephemeral beauty that comes with the turning of the leaves, the soft light, and the changing palette of the natural world. 972