"20 minutes sketch." Westervoort, Holland.

I't almost spring like over here sunny and a lot of melt-water flowing through the rivers.

If only the temperature would follow, neeh, if I may choose I would like some fresh snow!!

Anyway I made two today, the first one I was a bit lucky.

The island you see in front, it was my first intention to get on it

and paint the reverse way I was looking.

I couldn't get too it because the water was just too deep for my wellies, ... luckily!!

When I finished this painting there wasn't an island anymore at all!!

The second, was made on the same spot though, just 90 degree. left of the first painting, .. a quick sketch because the sun was rapidly going under.

A lovely afternoon! 

"Hoogwater komt." Westervoort, Holland.

(High tide is coming.) Oil on panel.

24 x 30 cm.

"20 minuten schets." Westervoort, Holland.

(20 minute sketch.) Oil on panel.

24 x 30 cm.

"Rush hour." Westervoort, Holland.

If the English say 'It's raining cats and dogs' we could say

'It's raining cars and trucks.' The last two days where only

one rain shower ONLY ONE!! without any stop (so it seems)

it kept raining!! Couldn't stay inside though and sheltered under

a railroad bridge, .. limited viewpoint but at least I could swing my

brushes around.

"Spits." Westervoort, Holland.

(Rush hour.) Oil on panel.

24 x 30 cm.

"Just a corner." Westervoort, Holland.

Not much time today, ... but just enough to paint

this little corner in town, mwooah town.

Almost out of town, ...

"Zomaar een hoekje." Westervoort, Holland.

(Just a corner.) Oil on panel.

24 x 30 cm.

"Along the Martinuschurch." Doesburg, Holland.

Had a appointment in Doesburg, ... so why not paint over there as well?!

"Langs de Martinuskerk." Doesburg, Holland.

(Along the Martinus church.) Oil on panel.

24 x 30 cm.

 And as promised the other part of my trip to Limburg:

"Aan de andere kant." Reijmerstok, Holland.

(On the other side.) Oil on panel.

24 x 30 cm.

"Gezegende Maas." Maastricht, Holland.

(Blessed Maas.) Oil on panel.

24 x 30 cm.

"Goedemorgen Limburg." Euverem, Holland.

(Good Morning Limburg.) Oil on panel.

24 x 30 cm.

"Magisch Maastricht." Maastricht, Holland.

(Magical Maastricht.) Oil on panel.

24 x 30 cm.

"Reijmerstok." Reijmerstok, Holland.

Oil on panel. 24 x 30 cm.

"Richting Euverem." Reijmerstok, Holland.

(Towards Euverem.) Oil on panel.

24 x 30 cm.

A great 2011, ... Everyone!

Back home after a awesome holiday in the south of Holland

called Limburg, somewhat hilly which reminds me of Wales.

Although Wales wasn't that snowy when I visited it, what

a sight that would have been?!

Anyway painted a lot so relax and enjoy, ... (the first part.)

Euverem, Holland.

Oil on panel. 24 x 30 cm.

Gulpen, Holland.

Oil on panel. 24 x 30 cm.

"Richting Reijmerstok." Reijmerstok, Holland.

(Towards Reijmerstock.) Oil on panel.

24 x 30 cm.

Valkenburg, Holland.

Oil on panel. 24 x 30 cm.

"Vanaf de Vosberg." Reijmerstok, Holland.

(From the Foxhill.) Oil on panel.

24 x 30 cm.