Every October, Deep Creek Lake and Garrett County draw visitors for the Autumn Glory Festival, a long-standing tradition celebrating foliage, parades, crafts, and community. It’s one of the most popular seasonal events in Garrett County, and it has influenced my work for many years.
With Deep Creek Lake marking its 100th anniversary, this felt like the right time to reflect on some of my art created around this time of year.
The Spirit of Autumn Glory
I used to participate and exhibit at the Autumn Glory Art Festival, and it was a great opportunity to connect with locals and visitors.
In recent years, I’ve been in Florida when the festival takes place, so I no longer participate in the Autumn Glory art festival. Even so, the season continues to influence what I paint and how I see Deep Creek Lake.
Autumn Themed Work.
Common fall subjects in my paintings include farm scenes like Autumn, and outdoors scenes of wildlife like Turkey.
Art as Part of the Visit
For many people who attend Autumn Glory, art becomes part of their trip. They look for work that lets them return to a place year after year. I’ve seen that first-hand, both in person and through online collectors.
Even though I’m not exhibiting at the festival anymore, there are plenty of other talented artists in Garrett County that people can enjoy during their visit.
If you’d like to see more work, visit my gallery here. You can also follow me on Facebook and Instagram.
Robert Yonke Art 