{"title":"Life in Green","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Oil Paintings, 1 of 1\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-serene-invite","title":"A Serene Invite","description":"\u003cp\u003eOil On Linen Canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70 x 90cm\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘A Serene Invite’ was a moment captured whilst exploring the Sonsbeek Park in Arnhem, the Netherlands. The comfort of the moment is reflected in the warm tones breathing life into swans and the geese. When I walked behind the trees, the view of the water and the birds was majestic, fantastical. I was enveloped in the green light bouncing off the leaves around me. I wanted to create this feeling of a fantastical place right here on earth, and I chose to communicate this with bold, unusual colours to depict the trees.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the months since I’ve moved to the Netherlands, I’ve fallen in love with the inviting nature surrounding me. One of the warmest feelings I’ve ever experienced is the realisation that the animals in the park recognise me, and always stops to say hello.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll artworks are signed and dated on the back of the canvas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding this artwork to your cart does not reserve it, you must successfully complete the checkout process to secure this artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal purchases are subject to terms; please refer to the policies on the website.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe customer is responsible for any import duties, taxes, or fees charged by their country’s customs office. Customs processing times vary by country.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eShipping from the Netherlands from November 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Maha Qasim","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59624605221189,"sku":null,"price":2500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/8941\/3701\/files\/1.png?v=1793374803"},{"product_id":"walk-to-the-veluwe","title":"Walk To The Veluwe","description":"\u003cp\u003eOil On Linen Canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 x 40cm\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy friends would often joke that whenever we were walking somewhere, despite whether I knew the directions or not, I would impulsively turn to the left. Of course, we would realise and realign, but it's something that stuck with me when I would explore places on my own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt sounds silly, but this is one of my favourite bends to walk through. I always know what's around the corner, but it beckons regardless, almost like inviting you to some secret land. Even in the darkness ahead, there is a warmth, a place for you- whether you turn, or not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll artworks are signed and dated on the back of the canvas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding this artwork to your cart does not reserve it, you must successfully complete the checkout process to secure this artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal purchases are subject to terms; please refer to the policies on the website.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe customer is responsible for any import duties, taxes, or fees charged by their country’s customs office. 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On my right, one of the busiest worker this world has, fast asleep, the day ahead of him still. He rests, holding on to the petal, breathing deeply, content. The flower in turn hugs him, holds him close. They cuddle, peaceful in the morning light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll artworks are signed and dated on the back of the canvas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding this artwork to your cart does not reserve it, you must successfully complete the checkout process to secure this artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal purchases are subject to terms; please refer to the policies on the website.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe customer is responsible for any import duties, taxes, or fees charged by their country’s customs office. Customs processing times vary by country.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eShipping from the Netherlands from November 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Maha Qasim","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59773787046213,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/8941\/3701\/files\/3.png?v=1793374799"},{"product_id":"how-could-i-be-alone-when-nature-embraces-me","title":"How Could I Be Alone When Nature Embraces Me?","description":"\u003cp\u003eOil On Linen Canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 x 40cm\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy favourite morning at Sonsbeek happened after I'd been running there for a few months. It was March, and I walked by the swans, waved as usual, and noticed the male swan visibly nod his head from a distance, and change his trajectory to swim towards me. Surely, I must be imagining things, right? I waited. He calmly swam over to me, exited the water, and sat in front of me. I myself took a seat on the bench. Even if I wanted to, I couldn't tell you how long passed, but it was the slowest time has ever moved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll artworks are signed and dated on the back of the canvas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding this artwork to your cart does not reserve it, you must successfully complete the checkout process to secure this artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal purchases are subject to terms; please refer to the policies on the website.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe customer is responsible for any import duties, taxes, or fees charged by their country’s customs office. 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She peered at me, shook a little, and continued on her merry way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll artworks are signed and dated on the back of the canvas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding this artwork to your cart does not reserve it, you must successfully complete the checkout process to secure this artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal purchases are subject to terms; please refer to the policies on the website.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe customer is responsible for any import duties, taxes, or fees charged by their country’s customs office. 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Sure, from a far he may have looked like a fluttering bird, but close up, you could most definitely witness The Might Hunter in his glory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll artworks are signed and dated on the back of the canvas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding this artwork to your cart does not reserve it, you must successfully complete the checkout process to secure this artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal purchases are subject to terms; please refer to the policies on the website.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe customer is responsible for any import duties, taxes, or fees charged by their country’s customs office. 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Her perseverance, her determination, can I really tell you I saw that reflected in her eyes, and in the way she held onto the branch? I can tell you that I believe I felt it, but I don't know if I can claim that those feelings were entirely her own, or whether they were just partially being projected. 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I was just sitting there, looking around, and my eyes landed on this little fellow, waddling cautiously towards me. I just smiled. From behind him emerged his friend. Together, they walked up to us, peered at us, surely hoping for some food (but I wasn't confident we were allowed to feed them), and trotted along soon after. Exiting the park, I saw them swimming peacefully. It's strange, isn't it? The calming effect a little creature, minding their own business, can have on you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll artworks are signed and dated on the back of the canvas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding this artwork to your cart does not reserve it, you must successfully complete the checkout process to secure this artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal purchases are subject to terms; please refer to the policies on the website.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe customer is responsible for any import duties, taxes, or fees charged by their country’s customs office. 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It's been several months now, and no one seems to know where he has gone, and that has been a difficult feeling to deal with. In the meantime, the female swan grew a bit isolated. Regardless, I'd always wave to her. Eventually, whilst I was sitting on one of the benches near her, she made a soft little sound at me, for the first time, and peacefully sat down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI wish I knew what happened to the other swan, but I suppose that's just the way life goes. 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