Artistic representation of autumn foliage with acrylic paints
In 1966, invited to hold a retrospective exhibition at Howard University, Alma Thomas created a series entitled Earth Paintings, marking a turning point in the development of her style. This series focused on subjects from nature, particularly wind and flowers. Breeze Rustling Through Fall Flowers, an early example, was inspired by the artist’s natural surroundings in Washington, such as the azaleas at the Botanical Gardens, the cherry blossoms, and fall foliage.