ABOUT MY WORK

My work celebrates the Old Masters, both in technique and in subject matter. I do highly detailed studies of everyday objects as well as wild life which capture the subtleties of natural light, color and a compilation of textures that are so fascinating but so often overlooked. While painting I love getting lost in the magic that happens in the details and the challenge of creating an illusion of how I feel about my observations. I am also fascinated by sunlight how it defines form, dances with color and makes me feel warm. I build up layers in my work with subdued hues and a wide range of values. I get great pleasure from intense observation and love to I share this incredible beauty that surrounds us.

AGENDA 2024

17 - 08 - 2024

KUNST IN KOOTWIJK

Kootwijk Kunstroute

Address: Heetweg, Kootwijk

info@kunstinkootwijk.nl

10 - 2024

TAM ART SCHOOL

End Year Exhibition with Students

Address: Top Kantoor 26A Huizerweg, Bussum

https://www.creatiefbussum.nl/workshops/

15 & 16 - 09 - 2024

MONUMENTENDAG

Radio Kootwijk

Gebouw A - Annex A

Address: Radioweg 1, 7348 BG, Radio Kootwijk

https://hierradiokootwijk.nl/agenda/

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Following in the footsteps of the Old Masters where ever I go.

A quick drawing to get my perspective sorted - Kutna Hora ART

Plein-air painting. Setting up a temporary drawing.

ARTISTS RESUME

RESIDENCE

2006 - Dutch citizen:

Previously

South African citizen:

Cape Town

CAREER

Pretoria High School of Art Music and ballet.

1981 - Industrial Architect.

Computer Aided design.

Magazine layout.

BA Fine Art Lecturer.

1994 - Entrepreneur.

1997 - Business Developer.

2000 - 2024 Full Time - Fine Artist with TAM Art School - Here I offer workshops - Introduction to Oil Painting.

SOLO EXHIBITS

2017-2023 Top Kantoor Bussum

2011 TAM Art Gallery, Ugchelen.

2009 Oranje Oord Hotel, Hoogsoeren.

2006 Gebouw A, Radio Kootwijk

2000-2005 EPSAC Art Gallery

1989 Art Directors Gallery

AWARDS

2009 - 2024

Art master - TAM Art School

2006

Artist of the year - EPSAC

2000 - 2002

Art Master - PE School of Fine Art.

2000

Art Judicator - EPSAC

COMMISSIONS

Pet Portrait - Hans Ter Keurs

Portrait - Ingrid

Portrait - Ramble on

163 Portraits - Parliament

Wildlife

PRIVATE COLLECTIONS

Baron of Fullwood (14)

Barry Blyth(8)

Hans Ter Keurs (21)

House of Parliament (163)

Monique Daalhuisen (2)

GROUP SHOWS

2024 - Kunst in Kootwijk

2024 - TAM Art School

2016 - 2023 Top Kantoor BUSSUM

2012 - EuropARTexpo 2012

2011 - Ugchelen TAM Gallery

2011 - 2024 - Monumentendag

2006 - 2010 - Radio Kootwijk Kunstroute

ACHIEVEMENTS

2009 Founding Director - TAM Art school

2008 Art Master - TAM Art school

2006 Founding Director - EuropARTexpo

2002 Art Master - Port Elizabeth school of Fine Art

WORKSHOPS

Introduction to oil painting

Location 1 : Bussum

Classical - Workshops

Location 2: Radio Kootwijk

Plein air - Oil Painting outdoors.

PLEIN AIR OIL PAINTING WORKSHOPS IN RADIO KOOTWIJK

From May until August - as the weather permits - the oil painting courses will take place outside in 'plein air’ on the most beautiful spots in and around Gebouw A on "De Hoge Veluwe in Radio Kootwijk.

From September until May Artists may register. Please contact me for more information.

Plein-air *Gear for sketching up painting ideas on the castle grounds.

Plein-air * Spending the day outdoors is one of my favorite things to do.

Plein-air * Surrounded by the beautiful gardens of Lichtenburg Castle and the sounds of a babbling brook.

Žleby received its name from the Doubrava River, which created a deep gorge here.

The first written mention of Žleby Chateau dates back to 1289, when originally the Gothic castle of the Lords of Lichtenburg stood here, which was rebuilt in Late Gothic style after it had been destroyed by the Hussites in the 15th century.

The chateau underwent Renaissance and Baroque renovations and received its present romantic form in the style of Elizabethan Renaissance and French Gothic thanks to Prince V. K. Auersperg in 1849-1868.