Jean Oosterlynck, Belgian Painter

The unmistakable style of Jean Oosterlynck continues to present us with fresh images from his sailing themes. Soaring sea gulls, brilliant blue skies and flashes of sharp white sails draw the viewer into the scene to hear the sounds and feel the sun and the cool breeze off the water. Often combined with appealing still-lifes of fruit and wine, these images invite the observer to relax and enjoy the scene as a welcome guest.

In other works, one sees the terra firma of landscape segments and rooftops gently abstracted to their essential design elements. Here Oosterlynck changes his palette to softer earthier tones, muted and richly subtle.

Born in Paris, France on April 26, 1...