We came upon this scene not far from Kalenberg, Netherlands. Kalenberg is in Friesland, which has some of the most picturesque scenes in the country. I have abstracted some of the foliage, sky and water.
Category: Holland drawings and paintings
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Two Houses on a Dutch Canal
Two Houses on a Canal, watercolor, r, 21 x 29 cm/8.3 x 11.8″ How it might look on your wall -
Thatched Roof House on Canal (watercolor painting)
Thatched Roof House on Canal, watercolor, 21 x 29 cm/8.3 x 11.8″ There are many thatched roofs in the northeastern area of the Netherlands. I decided to let this one veer towards realism to give the viewer a sense of what being on the boat is like in this country. We were moored around the curve thus the canal appears off to the side.
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Winter Canal
Winter Canal, charcoal, , 64 x 40 cm/25 x 16″ Continuing with my efforts in charcoal, this is a winter scene in the Netherlands.
We’ve traveled extensively on the canals of the Netherlands. Not long ago these canals froze every winter and to this day the Dutch people are over-represented in the Winter Olympic speed skating events.
This canal is located near ‘s-Hertogenbosch. People call it Den Bosch. There are some 160,000 residents. It is the capital of the province of North Brabant and its fourth largest city by population in the Netherlands. It is famous for the Bossche bol – called chocoladebol locally. It is a puff pastry filled with delicious thick whipped cream and covered with chocolate.
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A Magic Summer: Loving Vincent
Scenes from our boat travels in the beautiful countryside of the Netherlands. Small towns, harbors, rural scenes. Original art for sale.
A Magic Summer on our boat in the Netherlands set to Starry Night by Lianne La Havas from the movie Loving Vincent. -
Canal at Kahlenburg
Canal at Kahlenberg, 18 x 24 cm 7″ x 9.5″ on Fabriano 300 gr watercolor paper Another of the gorgeous fairland canals of the Netherlands.
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One Lane Canal III
One Lane Canal III, 18 x 24 cm 7″ x 9.5″ on Fabriano 300 gr watercolor paper This is based on the view from our boat as we traversed the picturesque, tiny canal that bifurcates Wegea, Netherlands.
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One Lane Canal, watercolor painting
Wergea, Netherlands 18 x 24 cm 7″ x 9.5″ on Fabriano 300 gr watercolor paper We passed through this tiny town on this one lane canal in this tiny town in Friesland, rich with charm.
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Reeds and a Stork
Reeds and Storks, watercolor, 18 x 24 cm, 7 x 9.5″ on Fabriano 300 gr watercolor paper We have been mooring in the deep countryside of Friesland, a province of the Netherlands. Reeds, still used for making thatched roofs, line the canals. Among the wildlife are storks, who nest on the tops of trees. Their black tails help make them more visible from a distance. They have even made some special nesting spots for these large birds.
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Duurstede Castle
Wijk bij Duurstede, Netherlands watercolor 24 x 32 cm/ 9.5 x 12.5″ Duurstede Castle is in the town of Wijk bij Duurstede in the Netherlands. The castle dates from the 13th century.
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Rhectern Castle
Rhectern Castle, watercolor 24 x 32 cm/ 9.5 x 12.5 Rhectern Castle lies on the Overijsselse Vecht River near Dalfsen, Nederleands. It is privately owned, dating from the 12th century. You can not visit the interior and are kept well back. It’s a lovely bike ride from the village.