Kasia Polkowska Art: San Juan Autumn Series

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

San Juan Autumn Series - 1 Painting Left!

Each Autumn, I am filled with wonder and magic as I look around me. Here are are a couple handfuls of photos from one magical evening last September. It’s a sweet spot we enjoy camping, listening to the leaves dance to the melody of the near by creek, breathe in the scent of the season and feast our eyes on the fleeting beauty.

Just in those few hours, I envisioned the four paintings that I’ve scattered in between my photos here. Can you tell which aspects of the photos I took inspiration from? I know it’s not night in any of the photos but the cosmos are always above us, no matter if we stand under a sunny sky! I use my artistic license to merge anytime of day to the ever present universe that our beautiful planet spins around in.

My autumn inspiration cup is always full living in such an amazing place. Last week prior to the Denver show, I painted another 4 fall paintings and all those sold as well. I am amid painting more Autumn but I may not release those till 2026 or maybe will for some of the upcoming Holiday Markets, not sure yet. So look through here if you are a fall foliage leaf-peeping maniac like me. Maybe this last one is the piece for you.