Autumn forest

Warm oranges, reds, and golds sweep across the landscape, catching the light in a way that makes the forest feel alive and shifting. The rocky outcrop on the left rises like a dark, protective form, its deep purples and blues adding contrast to the bright foliage beyond. Olennikov paints autumn not as a gentle season but as one bursting with energy, where color moves like flame through the trees.

There is a sense of both structure and spontaneity in the way he layers shapes and tones. The distant hills melt into soft patterns, while the foreground plants and stones feel more solid, grounding the scene. Olennikov’s work often carries an emotional charge, and here the mood is one of change and intensity. The painting captures the brief moment when the forest glows before winter arrives, celebrating nature’s ability to transform itself with boldness and grace.