Have you ever climbed a mountain and discovered that the view from the top was worth every step?

Or perhaps you have overcome a challenge that once seemed impossible.

The Only Way Is Up is an original acrylic painting on paper, inspired by the magnificent mountains of Graubünden in the Swiss Alps.

The joy of painting in the mountains

Between 2019 and 2022, I was fortunate to spend time each summer painting en plein air at 2,100 metres above sea level in Graubünden, Switzerland.

Those days were precious. No distractions, no everyday obligations, just me, my paints and the extraordinary landscape surrounding me.

I could spend hours observing the changing light, the colours of the mountains and the clouds drifting across the sky.

In The Only Way Is Up, warm greens and oranges lead the eye upwards towards a mountain summit surrounded by blue sky and luminous clouds.

It is a steep climb, believe me! But you can enjoy this particular mountain from the comfort of your armchair.

Mountains to climb, horizons to discover

For me, painting a landscape is about more than recording what I see.

Mountains have a remarkable ability to make us reflect on our own lives. We all have mountains to climb, challenges to overcome and moments when the path ahead seems impossibly steep.

And yet, when we finally reach the summit, the world can look quite different.

I wanted this painting to capture something of that feeling: the exhilaration of looking upwards, the determination to keep going and the extraordinary beauty of the natural world.

I am fascinated by the living presence of nature. The mountains, clouds and sky are constantly changing, creating an endless conversation between colour, form and movement.

Bring the Swiss Alps into your home

The Only Way Is Up brings the warmth, colour and spaciousness of the Swiss mountains into your home.

Its expressive composition draws the eye towards the summit, inviting you to explore the landscape and perhaps reflect on the mountains you have climbed yourself.

I imagine it looking particularly lovely in a living room, study or anywhere you would enjoy a daily reminder of nature's beauty and your own achievements.

A mountain to climb with your eyes, a reminder of how far you have come and an invitation to keep looking upwards.

Artwork details

• Title: The Only Way Is Up

• Artwork: Original, one-of-a-kind painting

• Medium: Acrylic on paper

• Artwork dimensions: 60 × 54 cm (height × width)

• Mount dimensions: 80 × 60 cm (height × width)

• Subject: Swiss Alpine mountain landscape, clouds and sky

• Inspiration: Painting en plein air at 2,100 metres in Graubünden, Switzerland

• Artist: Sibylle Laubscher

This is an original, one-of-a-kind painting. There is only one in the world, and once it has found its new home, it will no longer be available.

Packaging and shipping

I will send your original artwork carefully wrapped and securely packaged to ensure it arrives safely.

The painting comes with an 80 × 60 cm mount. I recommend professional framing, preferably using archival-quality materials and UV-protective glazing, to protect your artwork and allow you to enjoy it for many years.