During my first trip to Europe, a recent journey to the Netherlands, I stumbled upon a beautiful tugboat on the Three Rivers, a spot that left a lasting impression. As someone who has always had a deep appreciation for water, boats, and the striking contrast of red-white stripes, this moment felt like a perfect intersection of my interests.
The tugboat's presence on the rivers, surrounded by the calm yet powerful flow of water, captured something timeless and simple, yet profound. This scene, so vivid and striking, became the foundation of this painting. It's a tribute to the beauty of the landscape and the quiet strength of the tugboat, a symbol of movement and purpose, carrying its own story down the river.