The Picnic scene shows a simple but meaningful moment — sharing food with people we care about. Seen from above... Each hand reaching for something, each plate and slice of fruit, tells a small story about connection to our everyday life. The painting celebrates the comfort of being together — the quiet joy of conversation, food, and small gestures of care. It reminds us that beauty often lives in ordinary moments, in the act of sharing and being present with others.
The painting was created one element at a time rather than working on all the elements at once. This approach allowed me to prepare each upcoming element, especially when the previous one influenced the next. This project was pure experimenting with the use of watercolor paints.
year: 2025
watercolor on paper: 70 x 100 cm
paints: Paul Rubens & Daniel Smith
paper: Fabriano - 50% cotton
