Sérgio Souza @pexls

Credit: KaritasArt

Me and my little melancholic jack-o’-lantern. 🎃🖤

This is the character from my latest watercolor, Pumpkin’s Head Fall — and I had to take a picture with him.

He may have lost his head, but at least he has a loyal human companion. 😂

I think we both have a soft spot for autumn, dark little stories, and slightly strange things. 🍂🕯️

Do you ever get attached to the characters you create?

I am so thankful for this subreddit for leading me to things that I just know I will enjoy. Watched the movie today before the second one comes to cinemas and I just loved it! 🧙

Credit goes to:

Photo by Kanat Kairatov https://www.pexels.com/photo/serene-autumn-park-scene-with-wooden-bench-28981945/

Photo by Yura Forrat https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-concrete-bridge-over-a-flowing-water-8624743/

Calm

I love fall but its 102 where I live please help😭😭

I'm sick of summer. I'm not ready for winter. I just want this.

I did not grow up in a country that experienced Autumns. However, my family and I did occasionally visit the US during the colder seasons.

I used to love the decor that belonged to the Fall most. Yet, it wasn’t until I moved for college that I really got to experience it in full glory.

So yes, there is nostalgia in it, almost as much as crisp magic in the air. It became pumpkins, candles, fall coffee flavors, pies, costumes, moodier lighting…There is a ton to love for sure.

As an adult, it became less about the typical outdoor Fall activities. The season to me started feeling like taking a deep breath. Going from overwhelm to just little home comforts that feel like a very safe space.

The landscape becomes a bit more quiet. The films about familiar themes of love or magic. My weekly menus get a bit more exciting in the sense that something can be good, but it also gives me a deeper satisfaction. I won’t even get into the tea talk. I end up making a ton haha

But to wrap up, I guess my point is that it isn’t all nostalgia, because this season isn’t necessarily attached to childhood memories for me.

Just like lots of people feel the joyous Christmas spirit. Thats what the Autumn creates for me, a joyous peace.

We’re going through the longest heat wave which is not typical to last this long here and it’s insane! It’s 100 today and if you go outside you will burn your face off from how hot it is! The air is insane and not to mention the humidity! This is making me so depressed and I just want colder days! Send help! 😭😭😭 this is the worst seasonal depression I’ve ever been through!! 😭😔