Summer light by Bianca ter Riet

Summer Light is a painting that captures the feeling of a warm, quiet summer day when everything is bathed in a soft glow. At the heart of the canvas, a small, yellow sun shines, surrounded by a haze of light that gradually spreads across the sky. The sky is composed of flowing transitions of pink, peach and cream, as if the light itself has been smeared with broad, loving brushstrokes. This light background gives the work an open, breathing space and a serene calm.

Under this light, a rich and vibrant field of flowers unfolds. Countless flowers in shades of pink, coral, orange and soft red fill the canvas, each with its own character, but together forming one harmonious whole. The flowers are not tightly outlined; they consist of circular colour accents and playful dots, giving the painting a dreamy, almost musical rhythm. Slender green stems rise up, providing movement and depth, as if the field is gently swaying on a summer breeze.

A few birds soar high through the air, enhancing the sense of freedom and lightness. Their silhouettes are small and simple, but meaningful: they connect heaven and earth and give the landscape a sense of infinity. The light of the sun touches everything it encounters - flowers, sky and birds - connecting these elements into one warm whole.

The paint is visibly layered and expressively applied. Splashes, transparent layers and soft transitions create texture and vibrancy. Nothing in the painting feels forced; everything seems to emerge organically, like summer itself. Summer Light invites the viewer to stand still for a moment, breathe and be carried by colour and warmth. It is an ode to simplicity, to the moment when light is not only seen but also felt. Field of Flowers. Modern Abstract. Impressionism