In this digital painting, I have tried to capture the fragile beauty of spring: the moment when nature awakens from its winter sleep and life begins to flow again. For me, the delicate white blossoms, bathed in soft light against a clear blue sky, symbolise hope, renewal and transience all at once. They are a reminder of how precious and ephemeral this phase of the year is - a lull before summer when everything prepares for growth.
The work was created using digital techniques, based on a photograph I took myself on a walk in spring. By editing the photo and transforming it into a painterly image, I tried to capture not only the external beauty of the blossom, but also the atmosphere and emotion of that specific moment. Thus, for me, this work is both an ode to nature and a personal reminder of the power of a new beginning.
Geert Van Baelen has been working as a press photographer in Belgium for over 20 years. Besides current affairs, he also finds inspiration for his images in everyday life, landscapes and people... Read more…