Wet paintings from the Lowlands
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Saturday, 13 March 2021
Entrance to beach cafe Kaap Noord, Texel
Children playground at beach cafe Zuid
South Beach, The Hague #4 & #5
South Beach, The Hague #3 - 2021
Friday, 26 February 2021
Entrance to beach #10, Westduinpark
Saturday, 13 February 2021
Fun on the Snow # 4
Fun on the Snow # 3
Fun on the Snow # 2
Fun on the Snow # 1
Friday, 12 February 2021
Girl with red coat and her dog
Sunday, 31 January 2021
Winter fun, Schevening beach
Opening up of the sky.
Thursday, 14 January 2021
We are Sailing 1 & 2
€235
(Continued from the title) ...... From the darkness, to the light."
€235
(Continued from the title) ...... From the darkness, to the light."
Strange but that song kept playing in my head whilst I was make these two quick oil sketches. For me no better way to start the year than to be doing my thing at my favorite beach. While most people were stripping off their warm clothing and taking the tradition dip in the frigidly cold clashing waves, il pittore was just a few meters away capturing the beauty of the opening sky, with the swift movement of the cloud formations. Luckily the rain had just passed by, thus my timing was good, sit myself up and knocked off these two medium sized paintings simultaneously.
Tuesday, 17 November 2020
Autumn skies, Kite surfers and The North Sea
Wednesday, 28 October 2020
Autumn Gold finds The Hofvijver,
Tuesday, 27 October 2020
The Hofvijver on a warm summers morning, The Hague
As you can see I have been further developing this series. It is always a pleasure to be on location at his spot. The security staff at the Museum (The Hague Historical Museum) just across the street from where I sit up usually welcomes me with a warm cup of coffee, and because I have a Museum Card, I have always access to the toilet. This is very handy for us outdoor plein air painters. The scene depicted in this painting is packed with detail, take your time and have a close look, you'll know what I'm talking about.
Wednesday, 23 September 2020
Schevening Beach / Boulevard Canvas Print , in 3 sizes
€ 115 small version - edition of 50 prints
€ 375 medium version - edition of 49 prints
€ 545 large version - edition of 39 prints
This canvas print of a painting i made in the summer of 2015 is back by popular demand. This time I decided to make it available in a smaller and an extra large size. To keep them somewhat exclusive they are available in a limited edition, signed and numbered on the back of each print.
As this format is difficult to see, especially the details, here below 3 close ups, for your viewing pleasure.
Monday, 7 September 2020
The Sun must settle
oil on canvas - 50 x 100 cm
painted on location - Thurs 20 Aug 2020
€ 625
Ir's amazing what one actually sees when one takes the time to really observe! Two swimmers enjoying the by now warm temperature of the North Sea. The colors in the sky, the reflections on the water, and the hovering clouds. Summer is coming to an end, this shows up in my paintings by the everpresent spectacular cloud formations. Which was indeed my inspiration for creating this painting. Everything changes so fast at this time of the evening, there really is no time to waste.
Tuesday, 18 August 2020
Parents and their children at the beach #5
oil on linnen - 50 x 175 cm
painted on location - Tues 11 Aug 2020
€ 1250.
The largest of this series was made on a really hot summers day, was off to an early start, thus most of the work was done, with comfortable temperature. I had to make use of the 3M parasol which I have ready for me at the strandpavilijoen De Staat, otherwise I would have melted in the heat! There is alot going on in this work, but not too much. I left out at least 70% of the crowds sunbathing or otherwise enjoying the fresh Sea water that afternoon. It was soo hot, i also felt compelled to take a dip in the Sea on a few occasions, with my shirt and shorts on.
Monday, 17 August 2020
Alberto Valentini Expo Aug-Sept 2020 Studio Flex
Monday, 10 August 2020
Parent and thier children at the beach #4
oil on canvas - 18 x 120 cm
painted on location - Thurs 6 Aug 2020
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Seeing these paintings being created I having decided to make this into a series. I will most likely make a few more before this season is over. A safe place for parents to play with or let their kids find like minded kids in which to have a fun time at the beach. No life threatening under currents to worry about, which at this beach is really a concern! Unfortuneately the Life Rescue Birgade (reddingsbrigade) has their work cut out for them in these days. Below 2 close ups.
Friday, 7 August 2020
Parents and children at the beach #3

oil on canvas - 40 x 120 cm
painted on location - Tues 4 Aug 2020
SOLD
This subject seems to be developing into a series. I love the fun aspect of this subject. Kids having the time of their lifes. They feel safe, Mom or Dad is always nearby, and they make friendss instantly. Often they come and ask what am I doing. Or one of the parents or gaurdians bring a child nearby to have a look and explain what I am doing. Furthermore in thesse troubling times I feel this is an image that can bring delight and happiness intoyour household
Mates kicking the ball on the beach
This is a classic view which I paint often. However every painting tellss a different story. Here it was early evening, as you can see space calor is to be found at this location. I was inspired to paint in those friends kicking a soccer ball, I liked the uniformity of their attire, and will it was jusst the right spice to give this view that special flavour.
Catamaran Club housse, The Hague, NL
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On location this morning, extremely windy however lovely cloud formations. It took me a few wak arounds to make a decision as to find a subject matter worthy of sitting up my painting gear. I have alayss liked this composition for a painting at my favorite beach, and as I was protected from the strong wind, will my mind wass made up, and this painting is the result.
Thursday, 23 July 2020
Zuiderstrand commision painting
painted on location - Tues 07 July 2020
painted on location - Tuesday 21 July 2020
Hommage on South Beach, The Hague #3
oil on linen - 30 x 170 cm
painted on location - 12 July 2020
SOLD
This is the 3rd of the Oude to South Beach here in The Hague. This view is painted in the afternoon as then the lighting is just right for this view. Nice Dutch clouds rolling on by, alaways a treat to paint. The new buildings going up in Schevening are starting to block the view of that monumental landmark red lighthouse. You don't see that building as I put to use my artistic freedom and just not painted it in! again for your viewing pleasure to close ups.
Saturday, 27 June 2020
Parents and their children at the beach #2
oil on canvas - 30 x 170 cm
painted on location - Wed 24 June 2020
SOLD
On a tropical hot day, very rare here in Holland, i was crazy enough to go make this painting on location. However I enjoyed all the people I ended up using as models to creat this scene. For children, having the time of their lives. Playing in that very shallow water at the beach.
Two details f9r better viewing.
Hommage to South Beach, The Hague
oil on canvas - 30 x 170 cm
painted on location - 19 June 2020
SOLD
Start of a lovely day, gonig to be a little more busy than what you see in this painting, but not to worry, as this beach is so wide one never feels claustrophobic. As a matter of fact, good thing I adapted using this format fr that works best with these beaches. Here below 2 details.