The table is waiting. Shall we have tea in the garden?

Imagine a warm summer's day in France. Beneath the shelter of a tree, a table and chairs stand in a lush green garden, surrounded by flowers and dappled light.

All that is missing is the china, a pot of tea, perhaps a bottle of wine, and a few friends to share the afternoon.

Join Me in the Garden is an original oil painting on paper, painted en plein air in France. Rich in greens and filled with the peaceful atmosphere of summer, it celebrates the simple pleasure of being outdoors.

An invitation to linger

There is something wonderful about eating outdoors.

Whether it is a leisurely breakfast, afternoon tea or a long summer dinner with friends, a table in the garden transforms an ordinary meal into something special.

I painted Join Me in the Garden while working outdoors in France, surrounded by the colours, light and sounds of the natural world.

The flowers have already been gathered, and the table and chairs are ready. Now all we need is someone to join us.

I love the idea that a painting can become an invitation, encouraging the viewer to step into the scene and imagine the conversations and laughter that might take place there.

Perhaps you can already hear the birds singing.

Fifty shades of green, and a few more

Green is an extraordinary colour.

Look closely at a garden and you will discover that there is no such thing as just one green.

There are the fresh greens of new growth, the deeper tones beneath the trees, the golden greens touched by sunlight and the cool blue-greens of the shadows.

In this painting, I wanted to explore that wonderful variety.

Working en plein air, directly in front of my subject, allowed me to respond to the changing light and atmosphere.

Painting outdoors is an experience involving all the senses. I am surrounded by the very world I am trying to capture.

For me, it is not simply about recording a garden. It is about expressing how it feels to be there.

The joy of being outdoors

Nature is a constant source of inspiration in my work.

I believe that the natural world is alive and that we are part of it, not separate from it.

Spending time outdoors helps us rediscover that connection.

A garden offers a particularly lovely meeting place between nature and human life. We plant and tend it, but it also grows, changes and surprises us in ways we cannot entirely control.

And when we bring a table and chairs into the garden, we create a space for companionship, conversation and celebration.

Join Me in the Garden is about those moments of simple happiness.

It is a reminder that beauty does not always announce itself dramatically. Sometimes it is waiting quietly beneath a tree.

A little summer for your home

Measuring 64 × 50 cm, Join Me in the Garden is an original oil painting on paper.

Its lively greens, intimate garden setting and inviting atmosphere would bring a sense of freshness and tranquillity to a living room, dining room, kitchen or favourite reading corner.

I particularly like the idea of hanging it near a dining table, where its invitation to gather and share good company could become part of everyday life.

And when the weather turns cold and the garden retreats into winter, the painting will still offer a glimpse of a beautiful summer's day.

An original plein air garden painting celebrating nature, friendship and the pleasure of living outdoors.

Artwork details

• Title: Join Me in the Garden

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

• Medium: Oil on paper

• Dimensions: 64 × 50 cm (height × width)

• Orientation: Portrait

• Subject: Garden table and chairs beneath a tree, surrounded by greenery and flowers

• Location: Painted en plein air in France

• Style: Expressive, colourful landscape and garden painting

• Presentation: Unframed, ready for framing

• Artist: Sibylle Laubscher

This is an original artwork, created entirely by hand. There is only one in the world.

Presentation and care

The painting is carefully wrapped in protective material with cardboard backing for safe delivery.

As this is an original oil painting on paper, I recommend professional framing with suitable archival materials and glazing to protect the artwork.

A simple frame would allow the garden's rich colours and lively brushwork to remain the focus.