Original artwork description:

This painting captures the ever-changing light and movement of the sea at Katwijk, a place that has long inspired artists with its expansive beaches and dramatic skies. The thick, expressive brushstrokes and textured layers of oil paint reflect the energy of the waves and the wind’s gentle pull across the water.

Walking along the beach of Katwijk, I was struck by the interplay of sky, sea, and sand—the way the colors shift with the light, the way the waves seem to breathe. This painting is an attempt to capture that fleeting moment, that feeling of standing at the water’s edge, lost in the rhythm of the tide.

I hope that viewers feel a sense of serenity and connection to nature, as if they, too, are standing before the vastness of the sea. Perhaps it evokes a memory of their own—a quiet morning walk, the sound of distant waves, or the golden glow of a setting sun.

I always use oil paint for its richness of color and buttery texture, which allows for both delicate blending and bold, impasto strokes. The depth and luminosity of oil capture the sea’s ever-changing nature in a way no other medium can.

Materials used:

Oil paint on canvas board