Opening
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This painting of an opening in the sky in the center of a circle of autumn trees is simple, elegant and clean.
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At first glance, it has a pleasing radial symmetry and a calming effect.
![](https://www.artbycedar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Opening-Cedar-Studio-Scale-4-Insta.jpg)
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When you look closer, you will notice the many irregularities in the organic shapes, each tree unique, reaching out its branches, dancing up in the sky.
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The branches are tiny and delicate in the distance.
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The last of the autumn leaves, in shades of brown, red, yellow and orange, hang at the ends of twigs, about to blow off into the blustery sky.
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In this painting, I capture the excitement of the change of seasons, and also the soft, warm feeling of light.
![](https://www.artbycedar.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Opening-Cedar-Studio-Scale-800x373.jpg)
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