Last golden leaves

Willows, Windrush River, oil on canvas, 9x12in

We have it easy this year - almost end of October and temperatures around 15-17 C. But some trees, like this willow on the bank of River Windrush near Burford, decided that's enough and it's time to shed the leaves. I love painting leafless trees, love the twisted shapes and rich colors of mosses and fungi on the bark. Here also added bonus of some golden, soon to fall down completely, leaves.