The Hague Sailing Clubhouse, #1/08

The Hague Sailing Clubhouse,(Southbeach/Zuiderstrand,Den Haag)
oil on canvas
13 x 18 cm
painted on location Sat 26 April

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This little gem of a painting will fit comfortably almost anywhere. Hang it together with a grouping of small format paintings, or give it a prominent space on your office desk on a baby easel. For me this is the most interesting scene to paint, on this stretch of beach. The colors of the two building structures are complimentary and enhance one another. I'm still going to work on the Paths in the dunes series, but just thought to show you were all these paths are leading to.

Path in the dunes, Westduinpark # 9/08

Path in the dunes,(entrance to beach/ingang naar strand),Westduinpark, The Hague
oil on canvas
30 x 40 cm
painted on location - Fri 25 April 08

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By popular demand, and of course more importantly, from inspiration I get for this theme, I have painted yet another metaphor for invitation and adventure. Definitely in this case, because sailors walking down this path, then turning left and going 100 meters, are face to face with their darling catamaran. I have never been on one, but would imagine with some wind and choppy waves, you are into an exciting adventure.

Path in the dunes, Westduinpark # 8/08

Path in the dunes, (full spring colors) Westduinpark, The Hague.

oil on canvas
24 x 30 cm
painted on location Wed 23 April 08

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The path less travelled. This path is only available to walkers, joggers, dogs and horses. As you may note, it is unpaved, with fine stones and crushed seashells on the forground and sand after a few meters. If you have not yet walked through the dunes, you might miss this lovely orchestration of colors. I might have exxagerated a little, but not by much. Again, give me the exact location, and you get a 10% reduction for this painting. Don't forget if it is your first purchase, you get a 15 euro discount. Maybe a nice idea for a Mothers Day gift!

Path in the dunes, Westduinpark # 7/08

Path in the dunes,(beach entrance/ingang naar strand), Westduinpark, The Hague
oil on canvas
50 x60 cm
painted on location, Sunday 20 April 08

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I had so much good feedback from the painting #5/08 in this series, that I thought, why not attempt it again. And probably will make a few more, as I like the symbolic nature of these scenes. As my colleague, painter Jane Walker says, "A metaphor for invitation and adventure." Entrances to the Sea. I'm sure the young folks on that clipper in the distance, must certainly be having an adventure.

Path in the dunes, Westduinpark # 6/08

Path in the dunes, (View of The North Sea),Westduinpark, The Hague
oil on canvas
24 x 30 cm
painted on location, Thursday 17 April 2008


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Here I am back at one of my favorite spots in the dunes. The light today was very soft, with clouds covering the sun most of the time. However the view of the sea was inspiring as usual. I have been having a lot of fun painting these lovely Dutch clouds, which are common here in The Lowlands.

Path in the dunes, Westduinpark # 5/08

Path in the dunes, (at the sea,aan zee), Westduinpark, The Hague.
oil on canvas
30 x 40 cm
painted on location, Wed 16 April 2008

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Today the weather was so lovely, I couldn't resist getting as close to the sea as possible, yet still working on the path in the dunes series. Locating myself just about 15 meters from the beach. Thank God it wasn't the weekend, otherwise there would have been bicycles locked up along the poles. If you like this series or have anything you would like to say about it, please let me know. I'm offering again, a 10 % discount if you can give me the exact location of this scene.

Ciao,
il pittore

Path in the dunes, Westduinpark # 4/08

Path in the dunes, (to the sea/naar zee), Westduinpark, The Hague
oil on canvas
24 x 30 cm
painted on location, Sunday 13 April 2008

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Another beautiful sunny morning, somewhat cold, you can see it on the water, a perfect day for sailing and for us plein - air artists, painting. Again the shadows created by the rising sun and the drifting clouds, give definition to this quaint scene. I managed to capture the renowned Dutch Light, which comes across quite handsomely in this inviting seascape.

Path in the dunes, Westduinpark # 3/08

Path in the dunes, (to the Sea/naar zee),Westdunepark,The Hague
oil on canvas,
18 x 24 cm
painted on location, Tues 8/April/08

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Continuing on this series of paths, I present to you this quaint little oil. One of my favourite locations in this park. It offers one of the most spectacular views of the North Sea along Hollands coastline. Again another lovely sunny day here in The Lowlands, with these voluminous fluffy clouds hovering in the celestial blue sky, casting ever shifting shadows on these earthy toned frigid waters.

Path in the dunes, Westduinpark, The Hague. # 2/08

Path in the dunes, with joggers, Westduinpark, The Hague. #2/08
oil on canvas
30 x 40 cm
painted on location, Sunday 7 April 2008

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Sunlight, shadows, color due to growth of plants, and a view of the sea, what more can a plein - air painter expect, early on a Sunday morning? The reason I head out so early, is to get those shadows painted in, otherwise the light becomes to saturated, which makes my job the more difficult for you the viewer to enjoy this scene. The shadows cast by the overhanging clouds created lovely effects on the earthy toned water.

Path in the dunes, Westduinpark #1/08

Path in the dunes # 1/08, Westduinpark, The Hague.
oil on canvas
24 x 30 cm
painted on location, Fri 4 April 08

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Finally the winds calmed down, and my condition of St. Anthony's fire (wond roos) has also cooled down. What inspired me to make this painting, apart from the fantastic view, was the new growth of the vegetation in the dunes. Color is reappearing slowly but surely. Check out the effects of the strong winds from the sea on the bushes at the bottom left. Do you know exactly where I was sit up for this painting? If so, you are entitled to a 10% discount.