Fall can be an incredibly inspired time for artists as the season changes, giving way to shorter days, more reflection and if you're lucky, more time to create. Here's a nice sampling of offerings for fall from artists who are focused on the transformations of nature as well as the heart.

Photographer Erin Darcy has a crisp autumn photo essay on everything to love about October--ten things to be exact. Now there's a meme to help any artist or photographer stay engaged and inspired. Don't miss Erin's Autumn set on her Flickr photostream.

If it's more raining than lovely wherever you live, this autumn photo from Wayfaring Wanderer will soothe your soul. If you prefer fields of gold, check out this lovely photo as well.

Struggling with studio time and wondering if you're really worth the time and effort to create art? Set aside a few minutes to watch The Artist's Creed featured this week on Diary of a Self-Portrait. This simple video affirms everything important about the process of making art.

And if you're looking for a just right gift, to help an artist friend find her fall groove, Goddess Leonie introduces her custom soul story paintings, the perfect commission for a friend, sister or loved one in need of personalized inspiration. An amazing artist, storyteller and kind soul, Leonie Allan offers the whimsy and playfulness of SARK with the deep down goodness of artists like Jane Ray. Check out her blog along with her shop on Etsy.

 What blogs are reminding you of fall today?