The characteristic bare trees of Montmartre take centre stage in this digital watercolour painting, their graceful branches rising against an almost psychedelic sky tinged with colour and movement. The scene captures a moment of stillness in the middle of the bustling Parisian district, where nature intertwines with architecture and street life.
This edit is based on a photograph taken by myself, which I transformed into a painterly composition through digital techniques. The combination of reality and interpretation leaves room for imagination - a tribute to the atmosphere of Montmartre, seen through my own lens and translated into visual art.
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…