Twee landschappen met een wolkenlucht c. 1886 - 1923

This is a sketchbook drawing, "Twee landschappen met een wolkenlucht," or Two Landscapes with a Cloudy Sky, by George Hendrik Breitner. I love the speed and confidence of these marks. It makes me want to grab a pencil and start scribbling, trying to capture the essence of a place or a feeling. I can almost see Breitner standing there, squinting at the horizon, his hand moving quickly to capture the fleeting light and shadows. You can feel the wind in the lines of the clouds, the weight of the dark mass on the left page. It is more about gesture than about accuracy. I can see the artist's process as he made quick decisions, crossing lines out, adding new ones, and letting the drawing evolve organically. Sometimes, the best art comes from this kind of playful exploration, where you're not afraid to make mistakes and see where they take you. What do you see in those marks? How does it make you feel? Artists have always learned from each other, borrowing ideas, and pushing boundaries.