Winter Glow in the Old Town

Verified Artist Signed Certificate of Authenticity

Framing Options

A$590

Artwork Details

Medium Watercolour, Paper (Requires Framing)
Dimensions 41cm (W) x 29.7cm (H) x 0.5cm (D)
Review Stars 21,251 Customer Reviews
Original Artwork
This artwork is one of a kind!
Free Shipping Australia Wide
Return it for free within 7 days
Estimated Delivery Time from NSW

Tuesday, Jun 16 - Thursday, Jun 18

Artwork Description

In this watercolour, I wanted to capture the enchanting festive magic I felt while visiting Salzburg during the Christmas season. I used soft, wintry blues for the sky and the beautiful fortress on the hill, contrasting them with the warm, golden light reflecting off the market below. The loose brushwork on the green-domed chapel and the snow-dusted trees helps to evoke that crisp, wonderful atmosphere of the city in winter.
The heart of the piece is the memory of a lovely lunch outside, surrounded by the joy of the holiday season. I applied vibrant greens and touches of yellow to bring the decorated Christmas trees and the glowing star to life against the historic backdrop. To me, this painting represents the incredible charm of an Austrian Christmas, where the stunning views and holiday traditions come together perfectly.

Inspired by travel

Material: Sennelier Watercolours on Arches paper, acid free, 300gsm

Year painted 2025

Artist Bio

I am an Australian Sydney-based emerging artist specialising in contemporary seascapes, expressive roses and figurative coastal scenes. Over the past six years, my dedicated practice has focused on capturing the unique light and rhythmic energy of the Australian coastline as well as still-life and portraiture painting. I am honoured to be recipient of the prestigious Lloyd Rees Award, a recognition that continues to drive my exploration of the maritime landscape.

My primary medium is watercolours, chosen for its fluid, translucent qualities that mirror the unpredictable nature of the sea. I also work with water-mixable oils to build richer textures and depth on panels or canvases and acrylics. My portfolio ranges from vast, atmospheric horizons to intimate scenes of couples on the shore, blending traditional landscape techniques with a contemporary figurative approach and still-life botanical rose paintings.

My work is a study of the emotional connection we share with the ocean. Whether painting a solitary tide or a shared moment on the sand, my goal is to translate the movement and atmosphere of Australian beaches and coastline into a visual experience. I am inspired by the Austrian artist Gustav Klimt, particularly his masterpiece, The Kiss it is so beautiful. When travelling overseas I grab the opportunity to plein air paint and created artworks of street scenes in watercolours and some of these paintings are available on Bluethumb to buy.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions, my email is landscapewatercolours@gmail.com and for my website please visit www.belindahaworth.art

Notification -
Sales 20th April to 20th May 2026
For 15% discount Code: BIGSALE15

Commissions

Belinda's studio is in Sydney (DISCOUNT use code: SALES15)