This painting shows a lone tree standing firmly in the field, surrounded by tall grasses and a vast horizon. With coarse, colourful brushstrokes, the strength and fragility of nature emerges: the tree seems to be fighting against the wind and time, but at the same time radiates calm and steadfastness. The sky is dynamically painted in warm and cool tones that alternate, creating a play of movement and depth.
The vibrant colours and rough texture emphasise the emotion behind the image: an ode to the beauty of simplicity and the intense stillness that can be experienced in a landscape. It is a work that evokes both energy and contemplation.
I created this painting with digital techniques, based on a photograph I took myself in the Belgian nature reserve Hageven in Pelt. In this way, I was able to translate reality into an expressive, painterly interpretation that captures the moment while adding my own imagination.
Created by Geert Van Baelen with support from AI.
Geert Van Baelen has been working as a press photographer in Belgium for over 20 years. Besides current affairs, he also finds inspiration for his images in everyday life, landscapes and people... Read more…