The painting depicts a vast landscape in which sky and earth merge in soft, harmonious tones. A cloudy sky stretches across the horizon, painted in soft shades of grey and blue, creating a calm, damp atmosphere. Below, a freshly mown cornfield spreads out, its warm brown and orange tones lending the picture an earthy, soothing contrast. Although the work conveys the impression of typical ‘doggy weather,’ there is no heaviness or sadness in the scene. Rather, the picturesque mood invites you to take a walk in the rain – to experience that special moment when raindrops cleanse the air, colours appear more intense, and nature radiates a quiet, peaceful power. Thus, the painting combines the softness of the grey-blue sky with the warmth of the earth to create a composition that does not dampen the mood but conveys serenity – an invitation to rediscover the beauty of rainy days.

80x95 cm, oil on canvas, 2025

Forest at Baerensee 3. - Old Oak

 The impressionist painting shows a majestic old oak tree standing on the shore of the tranquil Bärensee lake. Its gnarled trunk and overhanging branches convey a sense of permanence and tranquillity. The oak is bathed in warm, golden light - rays of sunlight break through the canopy of leaves, casting dancing reflections on the ground and highlighting the autumnal foliage in vibrant shades of yellow, orange and red. In the background, on the opposite bank, a dense forest stretches out, also bathed in the warm colors of autumn. The trees are gently reflected on the smooth surface of the lake, lending the picture a dreamlike depth. The impressionistic painting style with soft contours and lively brushstrokes captures the fleeting beauty of the moment - a scene full of light, warmth and a quiet closeness to nature.

90x90 cm, oil on canvas, 2025

AUSSTELLUNG / EXHIBITION

Ausstellungsdauer:

06.07.2025 – 01.08.2025

Bei der Ausstellung handelt es sich um eine Gemeinschaftsausstellung der Leonberger Künstler Richard Mierniczak und Karin Liedtke. Während Richard Mierniczak impressionistische Landschaften präsentiert, zeigt Karin Liedtke abstrakte Bilder.

Vernissage:

06.07.2025, 11:15 Uhr

Begleitende Veranstaltungen während der Ausstellung:

Künstlergespräch am

24.07.25 vom 15:00 -18:00.

Öffnungszeiten:

Freitag 08:30–12:30

Samstag Geschlossen

Sonntag Geschlossen

Montag 08:30–15:00

Dienstag 08:30–12:30

Mittwoch 08:30–12:30

Ausstellungsort:

RUTESHEIMER RATHAUS

Leonberger Str. 15

71277 Rutesheim

 

Mainau Garden 3. - Peonia Lactiflora

The painting shows a magnificently flowering shrub of Peonia lactiflora, also known as the sweet peony, in full bloom in the botanical gardens on the island of Mainau. The flowers of the shrub dominate the picture with their lush, silky leaves in a delicate yellow colour that fades into a soft white towards the edges. Each individual flower seems to glow from within, as if the sunlight is shining through the thin petals. The bush is surrounded by lush green foliage, which contrasts sharply with the pastel-coloured blossoms. The painting technique places particular emphasis on fine details: the texture of the petals, the play of light and shadow and the natural elegance of the plant are at the centre of the composition. It is a tribute to the beauty of nature and the botanical diversity of the island of Mainau.

80x60 cm, oil on canvas, 2025

Forest at Baerensee 2. (Bärensee)

With this painting, I wanted to capture the gentle melancholy and quiet power of an autumnal forest - a place of transition, light and stillness. The forest, which rises on a hillside, bears the signs of autumn. The late afternoon sun casts long, soft shadows of the trees on the ground. In impressionist style, the picture is not an exact depiction of reality, but an invitation to immerse oneself in the mood of a fleeting moment. The light is the actual motif, refracted in the foliage and blurring the boundary between sky and earth. The slope gently leads the eye into the depths of the picture and gives the viewer a feeling of vastness and at the same time a sense of security. As a work of art in the living room, this picture radiates calm and grounding. It brings a piece of nature into everyday life, a pause in the constant flow of time. The warm colour tones and the balanced interplay of light and shadow have a calming effect and create an atmosphere of deceleration. It reminds us that beauty lies in change - and that autumn is not the end, but a quiet new beginning. The picture thus becomes a quiet companion that creates space for breathing, reflection and inner contemplation.

100x100 cm, oil on canvas, 2025

Small river

The impressionist painting shows a peaceful winter landscape not far from my house. A narrow, almost motionless river flows through the middle of the picture, running like a silent ribbon through the snow-covered landscape. Tall, bare trees line the banks to the left and right - their delicate branches reach up into the gray-blue winter sky and are gently reflected in the mirror-smooth water. The scene is bathed in a soft, diffuse light. The low winter sun breaks through the pale haze and bathes the snow cover in a soft, luminous white. Long shadows cast by the trees cover the snow and give the landscape depth and structure. On the near horizon, which is lightly dipped in mist, you can make out a shady copse - a quiet boundary between the river and the wider landscape. The color palette is restrained: cool blue, muted white and soft earth tones dominate the picture and create a melancholy, peaceful atmosphere.

Work on stretcher frame. Sides are painted. Ready for hang.

Small river

80x140 cm, oil on canvas, 2025

AUSSTELLUNG / EXHIBITION

At the end of April I will be exhibiting my last impressionist paintings in my studio. Everyone is cordially invited. I will be present in person throughout the exhibition.