Autumn Magic

         The autumn color has really started to pop around here in the past week, and it never fails to delight me.  Why should humans be so entranced by this natural change?  Why do we find these reds and yellows so endlessly magical?  There can be no logical explanation, so it’s clear evidence of our human capacity to enjoy beauty simply for its resonance with the soul!

        In keeping with my being too busy for long analysis, here’s a gorgeous color linoleum block print by Angie Coleman.  The photo is basically full size on my computer screen, and I love that you can really see the thickness and texture of the layered ink.  It looks quite simple, but that’s deceptive: it has at least nine colors, and their skillful arrangement evokes the dappled mix of autumn leaves.

        Happy Fall!

[Picture: Aspen Ridge, linocut by Angie Coleman (Image from The New Leaf Gallery).]