High above the landscape of Finnish Lapland, a migratory bird soars — weightless, focused, carried by the wind. Its wings glide silently through the cool air, past bare mountain peaks, frozen lakes, and forests full of breath.
It knows no borders, no pause, only the rhythm of its journey and the call of the distant horizon.
Its flight is more than motion; it is a prayer to freedom, a whisper of change, a reminder that we too may let go and move forward.
With layered brushstrokes in watercolor, ink, graphite, and mixed media, this piece captures the spirit of being in-between — between departure and arrival, between knowing and feeling. It invites us to dream, to drift, to begin again.
This artwork was inspired by the vast skies and quiet power of Finnish Lapland.
It finds its place best in open, serene spaces like a living room, study, or hallway — places where light and air are free to move.
I am a Dutch illustrator, lived in Belgium until 1999, after which I moved to Finland with my Belgian husband. Now I am also a mother of 3 children and she inspired me, as a free artist, to take this more applied path. I already illustrated.. Read more…