Original Artwork by Vadim Klotts

Original Artwork by Vadim Klotts: Artist: Vadim Klotts Medium: Appears to be oil on board or heavy artist paper (judging from the visible brush texture and thickness of color) Size: Approximately 16 × 20 inches (inside frame, by rough proportion) Subject: Autumn landscape with slender trees along a reflective river or creek, under a bright blue sky. Signature: Lower left, “V. Klotts,” in black paint. Artistic Characteristics Style: Klotts’ work here is in a Post-Impressionist or Plein-air realism style. The brushwork is short and deliberate, capturing the shimmer of leaves and ripples on the water rather than precise detail. Composition: The curving path and river lead the viewer’s eye gently into the background — a classical composition technique that evokes calm and depth. The warm ochres, soft oranges, and blues suggest late October or early November, giving a nostalgic, tranquil atmosphere. Technique: The layering and visible brush strokes indicate this is hand-painted, not a print. The surface texture and color transitions show oil or possibly acrylic (if more modern), rather than watercolor or gouache. Tone & Mood: This is a peaceful, introspective scene — possibly meant to capture the fleeting beauty of autumn. Many of Klotts’ known works feature quiet, human-free natural spaces, often painted from memory or sketches. Possible Context or Period Though precise biographical data on Vadim Klotts is scarce, his works circulate primarily in Canadian and Eastern European art markets, suggesting he was active mid- to late-20th century. This painting’s palette and framing (simple oak, 1970s–1980s style) also align with that era. It’s likely one of his Canadian landscape series, possibly painted after emigrating from Eastern Europe — he often depicted serene, riverbank scenes that resemble Ontario or Quebec countryside.