Autumn Leaves
A golden forest moment

“How is it autumn already?” the fox asked the little robin. Bunny looked up and watched the leaves as they danced their way down from the trees.“All I know is, you are never too old to play with leaves. And that’s enough for me. So, shall we?”

— Iris Esther

This illustration grew from that thought — that autumn often arrives without asking, and that wonder is found not in holding on, but in joining in.

In a quiet clearing brushed with the colours of fall, a fox pauses beneath drifting leaves. A robin rests on a slender branch above, while a rabbit sits close at the fox’s side. Together they look upward, not at anything remarkable, but at the simple beauty of leaves finding their way home.

You may recognise this moment. That gentle pause when the season seems to speak on its own, asking only that you notice. Autumn Leaves was created to hold that feeling — of stillness, playfulness, and the quiet joy of paying attention.

With its warm, earthy tones and soft light, this print settles easily into a home. It belongs in autumn corners, nature-filled rooms, and places where small stories are allowed to unfold slowly.

Let Autumn Leaves remind you that wonder does not fade with age — and that sometimes, all it takes is looking up.

This card is also part of the Enchanted Autumn – A Seasonal Postcard Set of Woodland Animals you can find here

And if you would like this illustration as a thoughtful print for your home, you can find her here