Autumn Lake in an Oak Forest - Oil Painting

An autumn forest by a tranquil lake, rendered as an oil painting on canvas. A glassy lake reflects a riot of fall colors: golden aspen, fiery maple, amber oak, and deep green pines. The shoreline features a fallen log and a gentle mist drifting over the water. Warm golden-hour light filters through the trees, casting long amber shadows and enriching the colors with a soft, luminous glow. Thick impasto brushstrokes and palette-knife textures create a tactile, painterly surface. The composition is wide and slightly elevated, inviting a view across the lake toward the forest, with distant trees softened by atmospheric perspective. Palette includes ochre, burnt sienna, burnt umber, emerald, ultramarine blue, and copper tones. The mood is serene, contemplative, and timeless.