Embroidering a Calm Sea: Create your own Mesdag seascape
TL;DR: Create a serene North Sea in the style of Hendrik Willem Mesdag himself, either as a pre-printed cross-stitch kit or as a Paint by Numbers kit. A soothing, meditative coastal landscape.
About the painting
Hendrik Willem Mesdag was the master of the North Sea. From The Hague and Scheveningen, he endlessly painted the sea, the skies, and the fishing boats — work that forms the core of the Hague School. This calm seascape breathes exactly that atmosphere: a lone sailboat on mirror-smooth water under a vast, cloudy sky.
Option 1: Embroider the Calm Sea (cross-stitch)
The cross-stitch kit is pre-printed on 11CT canvas, so no counting is required. You embroider soft grays, off-white, and subtle blues that blend into air and water — wonderfully meditative. Complete with premium eco-cotton yarn, needles, and a Dutch manual.
Option 2: Calm Sea as Paint by Numbers
With Paint by Numbers, you color the seascape section by section with numbered markers on premium canvas, no experience needed. Choose 24, 36, or 48 colors.
Embroider or color — which suits you?
- Cross-stitch for the tranquility and texture of true handcraft.
- Paint by Numbers for quick results without experience.
Undecided? Read our comparison Paint by Numbers vs. cross-stitch.
Create your own seascape
As a pre-printed cross-stitch kit or as Paint by Numbers.
Frequently asked questions
Is a seascape suitable for beginners?
Yes — the large, calm areas of sky and water are particularly pleasant for beginners. The kit is also pre-printed.
Why is this so soothing?
The soft, blending hues and expansive imagery make embroidering or coloring almost meditative — ideal for relaxation.
Is this also available as Paint by Numbers?
Yes, check out the Paint by Numbers version.
Conclusion
A calm seascape in the style of Mesdag brings peace and space into your home. Choose your technique and bring the North Sea to life step by step.