Every road has winding turns, and sometimes we can't see what is round the bend.

Have you ever felt that the road ahead was full of unexpected twists and turns?

The Road Is Long, with Many a Winding Turn is an original abstract oil painting inspired by the song of the same name and the extraordinary, unpredictable journey of life.

Sometimes the road seems clear, stretching invitingly into the distance. At other times, we find ourselves navigating unexpected turns, uncertain of what might be waiting around the corner.

But isn't that part of the adventure?

This vibrant painting invites you to explore a world of expressive colour, movement and intriguing forms. Your eye travels through the composition, following unexpected pathways, discovering new relationships and perhaps finding something you hadn't noticed before.

Much like life itself, the painting doesn't reveal everything at once.

My abstract paintings emerge through an intuitive process. I begin with colour, form and an idea or feeling, allowing the painting to develop as I work. One brushstroke leads to another, unexpected possibilities emerge and gradually the different elements begin to find their place.

I am fascinated by the relationship between the visible world and the world we perceive with our inner eye. I believe that imagination allows us to see beyond what is immediately apparent, opening doors to new ideas and ways of understanding ourselves.

The Road Is Long, with Many a Winding Turn is an invitation to follow your curiosity, embrace the unexpected and enjoy the journey.

Perhaps you'll discover a path, a landscape or an entirely different story within its colours and shapes.

A celebration of life's winding roads, unexpected discoveries and the possibilities waiting around every corner.

With its lively colours and intimate dimensions, this original abstract painting brings energy, warmth and a sense of adventure into your home.

A painting to live with, return to and discover anew.

Artwork details

• Title: The Road Is Long, with Many a Winding Turn

• Original artwork: One of a kind, only one original exists

• Medium: Oil on European linen canvas

• Dimensions: 50 × 40 cm (height × width)

• Presentation: Unframed

• Canvas: Hand-stretched and primed, with traditional nailed edges rather than staples

• Hanging: Ready to hang, with string attached to the back

• Style: Contemporary abstract and expressive painting

• Themes: Life's journey, uncertainty, discovery and imagination

• Artist: Sibylle Laubscher

• Collection: Inner Eye Abstractions

• Created: Entirely by hand in Switzerland

I stretch and prime my canvases myself, using European linen and traditionally nailed edges. This gives each painting its own individual character and makes it attractive to display without a frame.

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.

Collection and shipping

If you are interested in this piece, do not live in Switzerland, contact me and we can sort out transport to you.