Plantestudier, samt notater 1906 - 1910

Niels Larsen Stevns made this study of plants with notes, probably in pencil, at some point during his lifetime. Imagine Stevns there with his sketchbook, quickly trying to capture the essence of these plants. It’s a simple scene, yet it invites you into the artist's immediate experience. Look at the sketchy lines! They are tentative, searching, but confident in their effort to seize the fragile and verdant feeling of the plants. See how he captures the way each leaf reaches for the sun. You know, it reminds me of when I try to paint a feeling—not just what’s in front of me but something deeper. It’s a dance between what you see and what you feel, isn't it? This drawing feels like the beginning of something, a fleeting impression caught on paper. Like he is playing with growth. These gestures in this sketchbook page remind us that art is an ongoing conversation, isn't it? A process of seeing, feeling, and responding across time.