Christmas market in the alps (AI) (Glühwein, Christmas, holidays, winter, church, Christmas party, Christmas tree) by Natalie Bruns

This painting captures the heart of winter. An idyllic Christmas market in a mountain village, with a church clock just ticking eight o'clock in the background. Snowflakes gently swirl down as people gather around wooden stalls full of lights, treats and handmade items. Hot mulled wine is being served at the left.

The large illuminated Christmas tree is the shining centrepiece of the square, surrounded by people in thick coats and hats. Each figure carefully placed with love. The colours are cool blue for the sky and mountains, but warm yellow and orange in the lights and windows, evoking a lovely feeling of security.

This work evokes memories of cosy winter sports villages, Christmas holidays and the smell of cinnamon. Perfect for lovers of snow, traditions and atmospheric villages. A painting that brings warmth to winter, a touch of nostalgia on the wall, like a lasting Christmas card that brings a smile every year.

With its atmospheric details and warm lighting, this watercolour painting is an ode to the festive season. It captures the magic of Christmas as we prefer to remember it: cosy moments, snowy rooftops, the smell of mulled wine and the glow of lights against the early evening sky.

This work fits perfectly into the December month. It brings the Christmas spirit straight into your home without being intrusive. The illustration exudes timeless tranquillity and invites you to slow down, enjoy and be together. Instead of a temporary decoration, this lasting painting offers a winter feeling of connection and warmth, year after year.

The basis of this work was created using Artificial Intelligence (AI), which acted as a digital sketch assistant. The painting was created in soft layers of watercolour paint, with transparency, nuance and brushwork creating a vivid and atmospheric result.