"Portrait of Autumn" illustrates the journey of a skilled artist, capturing the changing fall foliage through his painting. The poem details each step the artist takes, from preparation to the satisfaction of finishing his masterpiece. It's accompanied by a lively and catchy tune that propels the poem's narrative. This elegant vocal composition is one among numerous works inspired by poems penned by Fairy Walker Lane. Fairy Walker Lane, who lived from 1890 to 1985, was the great-aunt of Andrea Jenkins. Andrea had al