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.
Two Houses on a Dutch Canal
Holland landscapes
Thatched Roof House on Canal (watercolor painting)
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.
The lock at Haren (watercolors)
Winter Canal
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.
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.
Canal at Kahlenburg
Another of the gorgeous fairland canals of the Netherlands.
One Lane Canal III
This is based on the view from our boat as we traversed the picturesque, tiny canal that bifurcates Wegea, Netherlands.
One Lane Canal II
Rich with charm, Wergea is a tiny village in Friesland, We passed through on our boat Viking via their one lane canal, the only canal in the village. Tranquility, harmony of architecture, bikes on the lanes. In good weather the Netherlands is one of the best places on earth.
One Lane Canal, watercolor painting
We passed through this tiny town on this one lane canal in this tiny town in Friesland, rich with charm.
Reeds and a Stork
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.