This commissioned diptych painting captures the quiet beauty of Stora Blingrund, a cherished island on the strait of Norrströmmen in Espoo, Finland, shown across two contrasting seasons.
In winter, the landscape is pared back to its essentials: muted tones, snow-covered buildings, and blackened trees stand stark against the frozen stillness of Norrströmmen. The scene evokes a sense of calm, isolation, and subtle grace—where silence seems to settle into every drift and branch.
By contrast, the summer panel bursts with life. Rich greens dominate as trees and vegetation on the island grow in full, lush abundance. The atmosphere is warm and open, capturing the vitality and colour of long northern days and the deep connection many feel to this place during brighter months.
This diptych celebrates a favourite location in all its seasonal transformations—a way of honouring both memory and place.
If you have a landscape that holds special meaning—whether a family retreat, a holiday view, or somewhere close to the heart—I’d be delighted to discuss commissions for original paintings that reflect those connections. A unique and lasting way to capture a moment, a memory, or a sense of belonging.
