Simon Balyon developed a passion for painting at an early age. Whether painting in his studio or plein air in the countryside or on the beach, Balyon strives to convey the various moods of the different seasons on his canvases.  His compositions often reflect the beauty of the Dutch countryside, whether it is through his crisp winter scenes, lushly foliaged summer renditions, or his budding spring countrysides.  His landscapes are intended to be immersed in a tranquil and lumino