Lonely skater by Thijs Schouten

About "Lonely skater"

by Thijs Schouten

About the artwork

Along the enchanting waterways of Kinderdijk with mills, a picturesque village in the Netherlands, a skater gracefully dances on the frozen water. The sun glistens on the ice, making it sparkle like a shimmering diamond. The landscape is covered with a layer of snow, which envelops the canals and reed beds like a soft blanket.

As the skater glides along, a few flapping herons chase his elegant tracks. Their graceful movements mirror his grace on the ice. The wind whispers gently through the reed beds, like an invisible companion encouraging the skater to keep going.

In the distance, the famous windmills of Kinderdijk rise from the landscape. Their majestic silhouettes form an iconic symbol of Dutch tradition and technology. The sails turn slowly in the cold wind, telling the story of the past.

The skater feels the cold breeze on his face as he glides smoothly on the ice. His skates make soft, rhythmic sounds that blend with the gentle murmur of the water flowing beneath the ice. The feeling of freedom and serenity surrounds him as he follows his own path, surrounded by the impressive beauty of Kinderdijk.

The children standing on the shore watch the skater in awe. They dream of one day gliding on the frozen water themselves, just like him. The skater, a true ambassador of Dutch ice skating tradition, inspires and enchants with every elegant move he makes.

The magic of Kinderdijk, with its picturesque windmills and enchanting landscape, is further enhanced by the presence of the skater. Together, they create a tableau vivant of Dutch pride and natural beauty, captured in a moment of pure poetry on the ice.