The surf roars and foams as raging waves pound relentlessly on the beach. The horizon blurs in the sunlight as the sky stretches deep blue above the restless sea. The water dances and churns, unpredictable and powerful, like a force of nature that never stops for a moment.
This oil painting, created with digital techniques based on a photograph taken by himself, captures not only the image but also the energy of the moment. Every brushstroke, texture and colour layer brings to life the vibrant movement of the water - as if you were standing at the tidemark yourself, feeling the salty foam on your skin and hearing the force of nature raging.
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…