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I Paint Watercolors In The Garden Of Rubens’ House In Antwerp, Here’s My Dreamy Encounter With History
Watercolor palette and brush held by artist painting in the garden of Rubensu2019 house in Antwerp outdoors.
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I Paint Watercolors In The Garden Of Rubens’ House In Antwerp, Here’s My Dreamy Encounter With History

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Ukrainian Artist Paints Watercolors in the Garden of Rubens’ House in Antwerp — A Dreamy Encounter with History By Galyna Shevtsova.

When I arrived in Antwerp, there was no doubt where my first stop would be — the home of one of the city’s eternal geniuses, Peter Paul Rubens.

The Rubens House Museum is currently under renovation, but visitors are still allowed to step into his enchanting garden — a hidden gem that whispers stories of Baroque art and time. You have to enter through the main hall, and then sneak past the security guard to the left, where a door opens into the green heart of Rubens’ legacy. Technically, you’re allowed to stay there for only 30 minutes. But for me, that wasn’t nearly enough.

I brought my sketchbook — it always travels with me — and soon found myself lost in the elegance of the garden's architecture. Arched pathways, antique columns, and flowering corners all invited me to pause, observe, and sketch. I climbed to the balcony, where the view turned into an almost cinematic frame, perfect for quick watercolor impressions.

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    As I painted, other visitors wandered nearby — and despite language barriers, we found ways to connect. A smile, a nod toward my sketchbook, the shared appreciation of beauty. Art speaks its own language.

    For me, this plein air session wasn’t just about capturing a garden. It was about stepping into a space once inhabited by one of the greatest painters of all time — and letting that energy flow through a modern Ukrainian brush.

    You’re warmly invited to follow more of my artistic journey — plein air travels, sketches, and studio moments — on Instagram: 👉 @magdagusinska75

    Let’s connect through art, wherever we are in the world.

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    Олександра Малишко

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    Oleksandra Malyshko artist was born in 1977 in the Dnieper city, Ukraine. By education she is architect and the member of the National union of artists of Ukraine. The participant near hundreds of art actions and exhibitions, she have prize diplomas of the participant. The most part of pictures was charitable given to the organizations and institutions of the region where she lives. Given an event in creative life became an opportunity to take part in 58 Venice Biennials "that you lived in interesting times", the participant of the "Falling dream shadow on the gardens Jardini" project of the Ukrainian pavilion. Every time I travel, I get to know the world, everything that surrounds me. I look people in the eyes like in a mirror. I am everything.

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    Олександра Малишко

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    Oleksandra Malyshko artist was born in 1977 in the Dnieper city, Ukraine. By education she is architect and the member of the National union of artists of Ukraine. The participant near hundreds of art actions and exhibitions, she have prize diplomas of the participant. The most part of pictures was charitable given to the organizations and institutions of the region where she lives. Given an event in creative life became an opportunity to take part in 58 Venice Biennials "that you lived in interesting times", the participant of the "Falling dream shadow on the gardens Jardini" project of the Ukrainian pavilion. Every time I travel, I get to know the world, everything that surrounds me. I look people in the eyes like in a mirror. I am everything.

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    Hey there, Pandas! My name is Diana (though some prefer to refer to me as Diane, Deanna, and even Liana sometimes), and I am a Community Post Moderator Lead for Bored Panda. As my position title states, I am one of the people (employed Pandas for bamboo) over here who work with the community side of things on this website to ensure all is well, and while at that, I also help various creators and artists get recognition for the incredible work they do by connecting them to a large worldwide audience. Other than that, outside of work, you can find me brewing a nice cup of coffee, making a pizza from scratch, or baking brownies. I also love traveling, concerts, and cats (heavy on that, because I am a cat mom).

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