Artist: Jeanette Obbink
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 30''x 30''

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About This Piece
“Summer Afternoon” was the result of a quick plein air sketch I did. This particular field is located just south of Paris alongside the 403 with, in the far distance, a hint toward the Brantford’s skyline. The trees to the left shield the viewer from not only the sight but also the sound of the highway that is just around the corner. Using both brush and knife work, with colours that hint toward the end of summer, the painting keeps a directness that plein air work so often allows.

Artist Statement
When I paint, I aim to create a point of harmony and peace, a breathing space in our busy lives. As a landscape artist, I paint what catches my attention, either a place that takes my breath away, or the opposite – a place to catch my breath. As to be expected, they often coincide.

Biography
Born and raised in the Netherlands, Jeanette has been painting from an early age. She worked as a Delft Blue Pottery Painter after finishing high school, then obtained her BFA in arts and textiles. Two country moves later, she freelances as a graphic designer and continues to paint and teach. You can often find her sketching or painting plein air, using these notations for larger studio work. Jeanette lives in Paris, Ontario and her work depicts the surrounding area or wherever her travels take her. Her work has found its way into many private and permanent collections.