

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
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
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.