I'm OK With My Hermitage in Autumn

This painting is a simplified, childlike figure sitting criss-cross-apple-sauce. The figure is enraptured with what it is looking at, almost begging the viewer to join in its rapture. The muted peach and orange tones are meant to evoke child-like innocence and surrender. The head is a rectangular box in light orange with simple features: two small circles for eyes and small teeth for a mouth. The head is missing its lower jaw, it is no longer needed. The body is a rounded shape with X's for nipples and an oval for a navel. The short, stubby arms end in hand-like shapes with orange accents for fingernails, while the toenails are similarly simple, with orange accents.

The style is naive, with no detailed perspective or realistic anatomy. It is meant to feel innocent and simple, reminiscent of childhood and saturday morning cartoons in front of the box setup. The background is a blend of orange and pale yellow and off-white, to create a peaceful atmosphere. The edges are slightly distressed, with orange paint spilling onto the frame.

The overall mood is meant to be quiet and reflective, evoking a serene, slightly melancholic stillness.