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I'm Sander, a painter with a love for capturing the human form on canvas. My inspiration comes from artists like Breitner, Israels, and Singer-Sargent, whose works have always fascinated me.
I enjoy working with oil paints, experimenting on different surfaces to see what effects I can achieve. Most of my paintings are portraits and figures – I find faces and the human body endlessly interesting to paint.
To improve my skills, I've been taking classes at the Wackers Academy in Amsterdam. It's been a wonderful experience, helping me develop a style that blends impressionistic and classical elements.
There's often a touch of melancholy in my paintings, which wasn't intentional at first, but I've come to embrace it. I think it adds depth to the portraits and creates an interesting mood.
One of my most exciting experiences as an amateur painter was participating in the Dutch TV show "Sterren op het Doek". I had the incredible opportunity to paint a portrait of Tineke de Nooij.
In 2023, I participated in the popular Dutch TV show "Sterren op het Doek" (Stars on Canvas), broadcast by Omroep Max. The episode featured an interview with renowned radio and television presenter Tineke de Nooij, conducted by Özcan Akyol. During the show, three artists - Gaby Haerkens, Gudie Agten, and myself - were tasked with creating portraits of Tineke de Nooij.
Portrait Tineke de Nooij - oil paint op wood (40x50 cm)
Tineke de Nooij Close-up
Do you have a question, interest in a particular artwork, or would you like to commission a painting? Feel free to email me anytime.
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