Carnivale 2015 - Visits The Hague 2

These seven paintings and the three works from the previous posting are my complete selection of works made for this colorful and unique Carnival which we are fortunate to have right here in The Haque.

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Scenes from the nightly Burlesque show
oil on canvas - 18 x 24 cm each (7 x 9 inches)
painted in the studio from pictures - 12 - 15 Jan. 2016
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For the 1st time in Carnivale history, artistic burlesque show for the adult crowd.  The entertainment was light, humors and very creative.  A joyful experience for the dancers and crowd alike. Thanks to some fine photography from Ray Hartman I was able to create this little series.


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Scenes from Carnivale 2015 - 1/2/3/4

oil on canvas - 1. 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inches) .......   SOLD

                             2. 30 x 50 cm (12 x 20 inches) ....... SOLD

                               3. 24 x 30 cm (9.5 x 12 inches) ...... SOLD

                              4. 30 x 60 cm (12 x 23.5 inches) ......€450

painted on location - 27/28/29/30 Dec 2015

Wout, the strongest man in the world. He certainly managed to convince all the kids that were amazed at his ability to lift 400 kilograms! And then there was the 1.5 million volt man, who together with his assistant put on a very eerie show, drawing full attention from the spectators who were for the most part, hoping that nothing would go wrong.  

Carnivale 2015 - Visits The Hague 1.

Old fashion Merry-go-round, Day version

oil on canvas - 30 x 80 cm

painted on location - 28 Dec 2015

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Old Fashion Merry-go-round, Night Version​

oil on canvas - 40 x 80 cm

painted on location - 27 Dec 2015

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Here you have something a little different. I have been fortunate to be selected the official resident painter of this marvellous and magical vintage style, Carnival event. It takes place at Huijgenspark in The Hague, during Christmas and New Years Eve, (unfortunately not every year). I made a total of 10 works, most of which were made on the spot.  I present here the works which concentrated on the merry-go-round (draaimolen). Mainly because of the kids shouts of joy, gave the whole atmosphere really a gay merry feeling. Also the colours and lights of the object itself was a delight to put on canvas. Below you see me getting started on the Night Version.