LIFE AS A HUMAN https://lifeasahuman.com The online magazine for evolving minds. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:39:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 29644249 Golden Memories https://lifeasahuman.com/2025/virtual-art-gallery/golden-memories/ https://lifeasahuman.com/2025/virtual-art-gallery/golden-memories/#respond Tue, 08 Jul 2025 11:00:20 +0000 https://lifeasahuman.com/?p=407639 This artwork captures a serene memory at a golden sunrise. At anchor in Silva Bay I was overtaken by the tranquility with rippling reflections and the whisper of the morning sea breeze tickling the boughs of the coastal trees.  The rocky shoreline with tall, slender trees that leaned in as if welcoming the morning sun. Indeed, a striking silhouette against the sky.

The multiple layers of distant mountain ranges presented in deep blue hues, contrasted with the golden skies. The sky is rich with textured golden and cream tones, depicting the warm glow of natural light. My mood was enhanced by the calm and quiet reflections.

At time of writing, this piece is available for purchase here.

 

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All Images Are © Peter Van Giesen


Peter Van Giesen Artist Bio

Peter-Vangiesen-HS-lighter-thumbnail-for-LinkedIn-etc-in-sRGB-for-internet-1Peter N. Van Giesen grew up in Ontario and completed university degrees in Psychology & Religion in British Columbia where he currently resides. Inspired by “The Eternal Aura of Nature”, for him, the act of creating art is “a mystical process, a spiritual work…”

Van Giesen describes his painting style as one that hovers between representation, impressionism with a dash of abstract. “I attempt to reach into the fabric of the world exploring the dynamics of tension and elasticity. I create images based on the interplay between darkness and light, the interconnected aura of the natural world.”

Peter was recently featured at Art Tour International

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Orca in Transit by Trial Island Lighthouse https://lifeasahuman.com/2025/virtual-art-gallery/orca-in-transit-by-trial-island-lighthouse/ https://lifeasahuman.com/2025/virtual-art-gallery/orca-in-transit-by-trial-island-lighthouse/#respond Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:43:51 +0000 https://lifeasahuman.com/?p=407637 Trial Island Lighthouse is situated in the Strait of Juan de Fuca near Victoria, British Columbia. I love painting lighthouses as they necessarily stand out in the natural environment. As I sailed past in the light breeze, a pod of orcas transited past my boat.

This painting serves as a attempt to capture the majesty and tranquility of both the snow-covered peaks and the contrast between the vibrant greens on the rocky outcrop and the cool blues of the ocean. Harmony and interconnectedness were themes that guided my brush.

At time of writing, this piece is available for purchase here.

Image Credits

All Images Are © Peter Van Giesen


Peter Van Giesen Artist Bio

Peter-Vangiesen-HS-lighter-thumbnail-for-LinkedIn-etc-in-sRGB-for-internet-1Peter N. Van Giesen grew up in Ontario and completed university degrees in Psychology & Religion in British Columbia where he currently resides. Inspired by “The Eternal Aura of Nature”, for him, the act of creating art is “a mystical process, a spiritual work…”

Van Giesen describes his painting style as one that hovers between representation, impressionism with a dash of abstract. “I attempt to reach into the fabric of the world exploring the dynamics of tension and elasticity. I create images based on the interplay between darkness and light, the interconnected aura of the natural world.”

Peter was recently featured at Art Tour International

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Daybreak – Mount Baker https://lifeasahuman.com/2016/virtual-art-gallery/paintings/daybreak-mount-baker/ https://lifeasahuman.com/2016/virtual-art-gallery/paintings/daybreak-mount-baker/#comments Sat, 09 Apr 2016 08:55:48 +0000 http://lifeasahuman.com?p=388969&preview_id=388969 Each day when I rise I look towards the Eastern horizon awaiting the sun to break through the veil of night with its warming rays. I breath in deeply thankful for another day. My Eastern horizon is dominated by Mount Baker and the Coastal Mountians which provide me endless inspiration,

Daybreak over Mount Baker © Peter Van Giesen

Daybreak over Mount Baker

Daybreak reminds me to live life with gratitude. Each day when I rise I breath in deeply thankful for another day. My Eastern horizon is dominated by Mount Baker and the Coastal Mountains which provide me endless inspiration.

Image Credits

All Images Are © Peter Van Giesen


Peter Van Giesen Artist Bio

Peter-Vangiesen-HS-lighter-thumbnail-for-LinkedIn-etc-in-sRGB-for-internet-1Peter N. Van Giesen grew up in Ontario and completed university degrees in Psychology & Religion in British Columbia where he currently resides. Inspired by “The Eternal Aura of Nature”, for him, the act of creating art is “a mystical process, a spiritual work…”

Van Giesen describes his painting style as one that hovers between representation, impressionism with a dash of abstract. “I attempt to reach into the fabric of the world exploring the dynamics of tension and elasticity. I create images based on the interplay between darkness and light, the interconnected aura of the natural world.”

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Sail Away https://lifeasahuman.com/2016/virtual-art-gallery/sail-away/ https://lifeasahuman.com/2016/virtual-art-gallery/sail-away/#respond Sat, 16 Jan 2016 12:00:27 +0000 http://lifeasahuman.com?p=388369&preview_id=388369 26-ver1-0643

SAIL AWAY EXPLORE, Acrylic on Canvas, 24 x 30 © Peter VanGiesen

Following a stormy week, the skies started to clear and the sea calmed enough for this sailor to head out of the safe harbour for the next destination. As I painted this 24×30 I thought of the old quote:

Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain

Image Credits

All Images Are © Peter Van Giesen


Peter Van Giesen Artist Bio

Peter-Vangiesen-HS-lighter-thumbnail-for-LinkedIn-etc-in-sRGB-for-internet-1Peter N. Van Giesen grew up in Ontario and completed university degrees in Psychology & Religion in British Columbia where he currently resides. Inspired by “The Eternal Aura of Nature”, for him, the act of creating art is “a mystical process, a spiritual work…”

Van Giesen describes his painting style as one that hovers between representation, impressionism with a dash of abstract. “I attempt to reach into the fabric of the world exploring the dynamics of tension and elasticity. I create images based on the interplay between darkness and light, the interconnected aura of the natural world.”

Blog / Website: Peter N Van Giesen Artist

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