Original artwork description:

Experience the quiet magic of a Dutch evening with this original oil painting, created en plein air in the charming village of Dalen, Netherlands, in September 2025.
Working under the soft glow of streetlights, I captured the inviting warmth of a local café as it stands as a beacon against the cool darkness of the night. The composition features a iconic yellow compact car parked outside, its bright color echoing the golden light pouring from the café windows. Inside, the blurred silhouettes of patrons suggest a world of conversation and comfort.
The painting is executed with bold, expressive brushstrokes and a rich impasto technique, giving the cobblestone street and the overhanging autumn leaves a tactile, energetic quality. By using a dark ground, the yellows, golds, and subtle hints of violet in the flags truly "pop," recreating the exact atmosphere of that crisp September night.
Product Details:
• Medium: Oil on high-quality stretched canvas.
• Dimensions: 30 x 40 cm (approx. 11.8 x 15.7 inches).
• Technique: Plein air / Impressionism.
• Location: Painted on-site in Dalen, Drenthe, Netherlands.
• Signature: Signed by the artist on the front.
• Condition: Ready to hang
Artist’s Note:
Plein air painting at night presents a unique challenge in capturing light and shadow in real-time. This piece is a celebration of "gezelligheid"—that special Dutch word for coziness and social connection.

Materials used:

Oil paints

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