Still Life Oil Painting Inspired by Autumn Afternoons

Some afternoons feel like they hold their breath for a moment, as if the light itself pauses to notice. This painting began with that feeling - the quiet warmth of sunlight touching a cooling pie and the crispness of apples nearby.

This realistic still life oil painting features a homemade apple pie and a pair of Granny Smith apples resting on a windowsill, the golden tones of autumn trees glowing softly through the glass. It captures the gentle calm of a slow afternoon and the comforting play of light in this oil painting process.

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