Sorrowful Autumn

A collaborative piece by ShroomSquirrelOriginals and Michael Lauderdale

"Sorrowful Autumn" features a captivating and melancholic portrait of a mystical figure with an ethereal and otherworldly presence. The central focus is a close-up of a woman's face, characterized by large, expressive eyes that convey deep emotion. Her gaze is intense, drawing the viewer into the artwork's poignant atmosphere.

Her hair, interwoven with leaves and branches, creates a seamless blend with the surrounding environment, symbolizing a deep connection to nature. The leaves are rendered in various shades of autumnal colors, such as oranges, browns, and hints of gold, emphasizing the season of fall. This foliage appears to be both part of her hair and the background, adding to the surreal and dreamlike quality of the piece.

Tears are visible on her face, enhancing the sorrowful mood suggested by the title. The delicate, flowing lines and soft transitions between colors contribute to the overall ethereal effect, making the artwork feel like a moment frozen in time. The combination of natural elements with the human form creates a harmonious yet somber depiction of autumn, evoking themes of change, loss, and the passage of time.

This piece is a hybrid fantasy painting inspired by Mike's "Storm Lion."

What Squirrel said of the piece :  “This started as a sketch, and like many of my sketches, I had no clear direction—no idea about colors or how to finish the piece. I thought it might end up incomplete like so many others. But when I saw “Storm Lion”, I knew I wanted to merge the two and create a hybrid piece. It just felt right. I hope the results speak for themselves.”

Many of the Shroom Squirrel Original collaboration pieces are available on Displate, Redbubble, TeePublic, and Society-6.

You can also see the original sketch below: