Collection of original macros

On one of the last pages in my new catalogue there's a collage of close-ups from parts of my paintings. I like those close-ups because you can see the layers, you can see how the colors are worked up, and the relief. I think the combination of these pictures is awesome. It inspired me to make original macros on canvas 20x20 cm / 8x8 inch.

It took me much longer to create these pieces than the paintings I made before on 20x20 cm / 8x8 inch. I think this is because the former ones were micro performances. These macros are much more detailed. Also the sides of the stretchers (4 cm / 1,5 inch) are painted very detailed too.

This is 1 artwork, consisting of 6 pieces. A hexaptyc.

It is called 'Macro mode Part 1'

Part 1 because there will definitely follow a Part 2.

The road less travelled

Close ups of my latest painting: The road less travelled.

It's 90x140 cm/ 35x55 inch and has been built by lots of layers. I can honestly say that I 'sculpt' my paintings. Anyway, that's how it feels like.

I lovvve the blue... almost got absorbed by it, while it showed up from under my hands. Couldn't keep my eyes of it. Colors can be so impressive.

Litteraly and figuratively I prefer the roads less travelled. It gives me a feeling of freedom not to follow the expected and paved paths, not doing what most people do or already have done, questioning things and not unthinkingly accepting whatever others say or do. It also makes me very conscious of what I'm doing and experiencing. 

Once again I ask your attention for the auction on Haiti Art Fund

I've donated a small piece of art (like requested, 5x7 inch/13x18 cm) to the Silent Auction of Small Original Artworks that is organized by the Haiti Art Fund.

The Haiti Art Fund is founded by the New York gallery Monkdogz Urban Art Inc. and without any benefit for themselves. 100% of the proceeds go directly to UNICEF, Oxfam and Partners in Health.

The auction is sponsored by the New York based Gallery & Studio Magazine and Artbase, and at this very moment there are 77 artists who've donated a piece of art.

Everyone can subscribe and bid on the paintings. They are signed on the back and anonymus on the website. But I can assure you, I can pick out the styles of several artists and you'll recognize my colorful painting for sure.

Please help the people of Haiti by bidding on one (or evt. more) paintings on the website of the Haiti Art Fund. For very little money you can obtain a nice piece of art!

http://www.haitiartfund.com

Dramatic scenery

Detailed close-ups of the new painting 'Dramatic Scenery',

90x110 cm. Soon to be seen on my website.

Inspired on the colors I experienced in breathtaking Tuscany years ago.

Hexaptych

A hexaptych is a painting made out of 6 panels or canvases.

This one is called 'Hydropower'. I wanted to paint water while it's flowing, streaming, waving, splashing, strongly propelled. The sunlight, sunrise, noon, sunset, gloaming, moonlight and environment determines the choice of colors. I didn't have any pictures, just used the images I collected in my head over the years. Each part is 24x30x4 cm, and each part is signed.

New catalogue - assignment delivered - new paintings under construction

This is the front of my new catalogue. It's a part of 'Summer in the city' (90x150 cm). The left side is on the back of the catalogue.

It's obtainable at every gallery I work with.

A close up of a detail of the assignment I delivered last week: 'The sweetest thing'. I love this painting, and fortunately the clients fel in love with it immediately.

The red is much more intense than is shown on this picture. 

I've finished another new painting 'A new dawn' and started a new series of smaller ones.

Because of the continuous cold and snow this winter, it's much colder than usual in my studio. But nothing can stop me from realizing the ideas I've got in my head. So I wear a lot of layers to stay warm and proceed.

I love it!

Galerie Tatiana Tournemine in Paris

Images of Galerie Tatiana Tournemine in Paris (who represents my work in Paris and La Baule) made during the exhibition of Giovanni Maranghi. I lovvvve his paintings!

Silent Auction of Small Original Art Works

Today I finished a small painting for a special auction that has been organized for the survivors of the earthquake in Haiti.
Small, because that is what the specially founded charity-fund (run by a few astonishing and very warm hearted people, I know personally) asked for.
If you are an artist and want to participate, please take a look here:

http://www.haitiartfund.com/

You can send in the image of your artwork (13x18 cm/ 5x7 inch) until February 22. Of course you'll have to send your artwork for real too!

If you want to bid on an artwork, check this site too!
Images of all the art works are shown on this site, and you can make your bids.
The list of donated artworks will be complete after February 22.

The works will be anonymously (signature on the back), but I can assure you that you'll recognize the style of some artists.

By the way, the image on top of this post (close up) is NOT made of the painting I've sent in! Check which painting is mine on www.haitiartfund.com