October Gold, Forest Pond60" x 40"

$8,050.00 CAD

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About the Artwork

October Gold, Forest Pond is a 60" × 40" oil on canvas by Rod Charlesworth (b. 1959). Charlesworth’s paintings draw on childhood memories of the West Coast and many years spent observing the structure of old-growth forests. His practice often combines patterned brushwork with heightened seasonal colour, shaped by both direct experience and long-standing studio exploration.

In this vertical composition, a dark pond occupies the lower portion of the canvas while a slope of autumn foliage rises above it. Short, rhythmic blocks of yellow, green, and orange create the impression of dense vegetation, and a tall evergreen stands prominently in the foreground. Cooler blue and violet tones appear along the waterline and in small areas of sky, while thin linear marks define trunks, branches, and fallen limbs. The layered application of paint produces a textured surface that moves from deep shadow at the pond to brighter colour along the hillside.

Dimensions and Details

Size: 60" × 40" (152.4 × 101.6 cm)
Medium: Oil
Surface: Canvas
Display: Gallery-wrapped edges; ready to hang

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Accessibility Description

This vertical-format landscape painting shows a forested hillside above a pond in autumn. In the upper half of the canvas, a slope rises from right to left, covered with trees and clustered vegetation. The hillside is painted with short strokes of yellow, light green, orange, and pale violet, creating grouped patches of colour. The sky appears only in small areas along the top edge in pale blue and white.

Below the slope, a dark pond runs horizontally across the middle of the painting. The water is primarily deep black, with narrow strokes of blue and green suggesting reflected light. A tall evergreen stands in the foreground on the left side of the composition. Its trunk is dark brown with muted orange tones, and branches extend outward, partially obscuring the view of the hillside and pond.

The lower edge of the canvas contains dense shrubs and grasses in grouped strokes of green, yellow, and orange. Tree trunks and smaller branches throughout the scene are shown with thin vertical and diagonal lines in dark brown and black. The surface displays visible brush marks and raised areas from layered paint. No figures, animals, or buildings appear. The artist’s signature is visible in the lower left corner.

Disclaimer

The interpretation offered here is a curatorial reading of the artwork, developed through study of the artist’s biography, technique, and broader body of work. While grounded in research, it remains one possible way of understanding the piece. Viewers may experience alternative perspectives or insights. Please reach out if you require additional information.

October Gold, Forest Pond | 60" x 40"

About the Artwork

October Gold, Forest Pond is a 60" × 40" oil on canvas by Rod Charlesworth (b. 1959). Charlesworth’s paintings draw on childhood memories of the West Coast and many years spent observing the structure of old-growth forests. His practice often combines patterned brushwork with heightened seasonal colour, shaped by both direct experience and long-standing studio exploration.

In this vertical composition, a dark pond occupies the lower portion of the canvas while a slope of autumn foliage rises above it. Short, rhythmic blocks of yellow, green, and orange create the impression of dense vegetation, and a tall evergreen stands prominently in the foreground. Cooler blue and violet tones appear along the waterline and in small areas of sky, while thin linear marks define trunks, branches, and fallen limbs. The layered application of paint produces a textured surface that moves from deep shadow at the pond to brighter colour along the hillside.

Dimensions and Details

Size: 60" × 40" (152.4 × 101.6 cm)
Medium: Oil
Surface: Canvas
Display: Gallery-wrapped edges; ready to hang

How to Purchase

We are committed to assisting you with the acquisition of original artwork. If you are interested in October Gold, Forest Pond or would like further details, please:

Visit our F.A.Q. for general information.
Click the “Enquire” button for personalised assistance. We will reply promptly with pricing, shipping options, and any additional documentation you may require.

Shipping and Services

Shipping is quoted separately according to destination and preferred carrier.
Complimentary local delivery within Edmonton and surrounding communities.
Layaway options available upon request.

Accessibility Description

This vertical-format landscape painting shows a forested hillside above a pond in autumn. In the upper half of the canvas, a slope rises from right to left, covered with trees and clustered vegetation. The hillside is painted with short strokes of yellow, light green, orange, and pale violet, creating grouped patches of colour. The sky appears only in small areas along the top edge in pale blue and white.

Below the slope, a dark pond runs horizontally across the middle of the painting. The water is primarily deep black, with narrow strokes of blue and green suggesting reflected light. A tall evergreen stands in the foreground on the left side of the composition. Its trunk is dark brown with muted orange tones, and branches extend outward, partially obscuring the view of the hillside and pond.

The lower edge of the canvas contains dense shrubs and grasses in grouped strokes of green, yellow, and orange. Tree trunks and smaller branches throughout the scene are shown with thin vertical and diagonal lines in dark brown and black. The surface displays visible brush marks and raised areas from layered paint. No figures, animals, or buildings appear. The artist’s signature is visible in the lower left corner.

Disclaimer

The interpretation offered here is a curatorial reading of the artwork, developed through study of the artist’s biography, technique, and broader body of work. While grounded in research, it remains one possible way of understanding the piece. Viewers may experience alternative perspectives or insights. Please reach out if you require additional information.