Explore a curated selection of oil paintings featuring Leone Tonkinson's masterful creations, remarkable works of fine detail in a variety of themes. Each piece is chosen to resonate with art aficionados and interior decorators alike, ensuring that your space reflects sophistication and style.

ABOUT MY WORK

My work celebrates the Old Masters, both in technique and in subject matter. I am passionate about making high definition studies. 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. I build up layers in my work with soft hues and a wide range of values. It is a pleasure to share this incredible journey with you.

EXHIBITIONS - AGENDA 2025

2025

KUNST IN KOOTWIJK

Kootwijk Kunstroute

Address: Heetweg, Kootwijk

info@kunstinkootwijk.nl

2025

OPENDAG TOPKANTOOR

Artist-in-Action

Leone Tonkinson & Carla Jasper

Address: Huizerweg 26 A

1402AB Bussum

https://www.topkantoor-creatief.nl/onze-diensten/cursussen-en-workshops/

2025

MONUMENTENDAG EXHIBIT

Radio Kootwijk

Gebouw A - Annex A

Address: Radioweg 1, 7348 BG, Radio Kootwijk

https://hierradiokootwijk.nl/agenda/

EXHIBITIONS - AGENDA 2024

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)

EUROPE

GROUP SHOWS

2025 - Lichtjesavond Radio Kootwijk, Gebouw A.

2009-2025 Monumentendag Radio Kootwijk TAM Art School Annual Exhibition.

2024 - 2025 Kunst in Kootwijk

2016 - 2025 Top Kantoor BUSSUM

2009 & 2012 - EuropARTexpo

2011 - Ugchelen TAM Gallery

ACHIEVEMENTS

2024 - Established Online Art gallery Shop: www.tonkinson-fineart.eu

2022 - Joined community of Artists who provide Digitally Scanned Giclée and Limited Edition Prints of own work.

2008 - Founding Director - Tonkinson Art Master - TAM Art school

2006 - Founding Director - EuropARTexpo

2002 - Art Master - Port Elizabeth school of Fine Art

1981 - 2002 Founding Director Tonkinson Fine Art CC.

WORKSHOPS

Introduction to oil painting

Location 1 : Gooi & Vechtstreek.

Top Kantoor Bussum - Classical Workshops:

Tuesdays 14:00-17:00

Wednesdays 10:00 - 13:00 & 14:00-17:00

Saturdays 10:00 - 13:00

PLEIN AIR OIL PAINTING WORKSHOPS - From May until August - as the weather permits - the oil painting courses will take place outside in 'Plein air’ on some of the most beautiful spots in the Netherlands and Europe. From September until May Artists may register. Please contact me for more information on "Plein-Air Painting".

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 Chateau

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.