That's the overall vibe. I like going not so far from home just to get a colder weather during heat waves, and if you find a good spot, you can get autumn temperatures.
My favorite season is still winter cause that's when everything is cold and I prefer by far when it's cold as it's easier to warm yourself rather than cool yourself.
Concerning the shading in pencil, I'm not super good at shading. I initially learned to color with pastel and when I was younger, I was doing abstract drawings in pastel to try to make light effect.