Sometimes a small painting can contain an enormous world.

Standing on a hilltop behind Olsberg, looking out across the summer countryside towards Basel, I was struck by the wonderful sense of space.

Fields stretch towards the horizon, woodlands rise and fall across the landscape, and somewhere in the distance lies the city of Basel.

Towards Basel is an original mixed-media landscape painting in acrylic and Caran d'Ache Luminance coloured pencils on cardboard.

A summer's day in the Swiss countryside

I love the countryside surrounding my home in Switzerland.

The changing colours of the fields, the shapes of the trees and the way the landscape opens towards the horizon are an endless source of inspiration.

In this little painting, I wanted to capture the feeling of standing high above the countryside, looking out across a landscape full of life.

There is something deeply comforting about these familiar views. The rustling grass, the birdsong and the warmth of the summer sun invite us to slow down and simply enjoy being there.

The beauty of looking

Nature is at the heart of my work.

I am fascinated by the relationship between ourselves and the living world around us. Painting encourages me to look more closely, discovering the extraordinary beauty hidden in apparently ordinary surroundings.

Working with acrylic paint and coloured pencils allows me to explore the colours, shapes and textures of the landscape with spontaneity and freedom.

For me, a landscape painting is never simply a picture of a place. It is also an invitation to enter it through our imagination.

Perhaps you can almost smell the grass and hear the birds singing.

A little landscape with a wide horizon

Although Towards Basel measures just 16 × 11 cm, its sweeping view creates a wonderful feeling of openness.

It would make a lovely addition to a gallery wall or a quiet corner of your home, particularly for someone who loves the Swiss countryside and the beautiful landscape around Basel.

It also complements my smaller paintings of Basel itself, offering a view of the city from the surrounding countryside rather than from its streets and riverbanks.

A little painting celebrating the beauty of summer, the peaceful Swiss landscape and the pleasure of looking towards the horizon.

Artwork details

• Title: Towards Basel

• Original artwork: One of a kind

• Medium: Acrylic and Caran d'Ache Luminance coloured pencils on cardboard

• Dimensions: 16 × 11 cm (width × height)

• Location depicted: Countryside towards Basel, viewed from a hilltop behind Olsberg, Switzerland

• Presentation: Ready for framing

• Subject: Summer fields, woodland and distant horizon

• 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

Your original painting will be carefully wrapped and protected for transport, ready for you to choose a frame that suits your home.