I created this painting based on a photo I took myself while walking along the coast. The soft shapes of the dunes, the play of light and shadow in the sand and the white beach huts were the perfect inspiration to paint the picture in a warm, summer atmosphere.
In creating this work, I was also inspired by old postcards - those nostalgic holiday greetings with which people once sent their summer impressions back home. Like those cards, I wanted to stop time for a moment and capture the tranquillity, simplicity and charm of a summer day by the sea.
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…