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Norway maple leaves swirling in pale pink, russet, orange, and burgundy on pattered ink background, watercolor painting by Minnesota artist Kristin Maija Peterson — view of neighboring sidewalk in autumn
autumn Norway maple leaves fine art print with white border
autumn Norway maple leaves limited edition certificate of authenticity, signed and numbered by Kristin Maija Peterson

A Change Is Coming

Price range: $125.00 through $240.00

AUTUMN NORWAY MAPLE LEAVES

NOTES FROM THE STUDIO: I seem to paint a lot of leaves these days. Plant leaves, tree leaves, dried and dead leaves. Leaves in a landscape, leaves up close.

From a scientific perspective, leaves are individual powerhouses, eating the sun and absorbing carbon dioxide while releasing oxygen. Each leaf, regardless of the species (except succulents), has a network of veins and arteries that furnish plants and trees with glucose, the same simple sugar our brains run on.

From an average human perspective, leaves buffer the overwhelming noise of man-made sounds. Tree leaves protect us from the sun’s harmful rays. People will tell you that taking a walk in a forest has a calming effect.

From an artistic perspective, leaves hold an aesthetic that is balanced and transformative. I love seeing buds being pushed open by new golden leaves in spring. In autumn, I am taken by their changing shapes and colors, a form of organic origami.

From an environmental perspective, I focus on the ground where fallen leaves gather. Too much of the natural ground is paved in concrete or blacktop. Both contribute to climate change by covering vital living soil that sequesters carbon, creating dirty water runoff from heavy rains, and absorbing the sun, making everything hotter.

I dream of permeable paved roads to filter rainwater before it reaches lakes and rivers. How lovely to walk in a neighborhood where, instead of sidewalks, there were gently mowed paths flanked by ribbons of wildflowers with the sound of tree leaves whispering above in the breeze.

Prints are sold unframed. Please see the art print details below.

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CHANGES WITH THE SEASONS
Seeing a scattering of Norway maple leaves in autumn, their striking contrast to the dark pavement has my mind wander into metaphors and philosophy. There are perspectives, too, from human, artistic, scientific, to environmental, that shape our views of the natural world, and of trees, of course.

MUSEUM-QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP

Each print is produced using museum-grade giclée printing on Hahnemühle German Etching Giclée paper that complements the texture of the original watercolor. The signed, limited edition print features a subtle white border for easy handling and framing.

MADE TO BE CHERISHED
• Limited edition watercolor art print — exclusively produced in small quantities
• Available in Variable Sizes: 9 x 12, 18 x 24, with a 1-inch white border for easy handling and framing.
• Premium archival matte paper — Hahnemühle German Etching Giclée paper
• Signed by the artist with her unique circle K signature for authentication
• A mesmerizing point of view of an ordinary autumn day

PERFECT FOR:
• Enhancing serene spaces like living rooms, home offices, or entryways
• Thoughtful gifts for nature lovers, art collectors, maple tree enthusiasts
• Pairing with minimalist or natural wood frames for a gallery-style display

WHY PEOPLE LOVE A Change Is Coming

A Change Is Coming isn’t just a print — it’s about witnessing the immediate changes around us, the change in the seasons, but also the slower changes to the environment and the important role trees play in our health and well-being.

SHIPPING & QUALITY DETAILS
Your print is carefully and attentively created to order. Prints up to 11″ × 14″ are shipped flat with protective backing and a rigid mailer; larger sizes are rolled in quality tissue and shipped in a sturdy tube. Free U.S. shipping is included. Depending on your location, please anticipate 7-10 days for your print to arrive. As soon as your print is sent, you will receive a tracking number by email. Fine art prints are drop-shipped.

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11x14in, 20x26in

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