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Counterproposal


Going on with the Hands project

Thinking of the great and timeless influencers, I tried to combine my favourite still-life techniques with a hand portrait. It was quite a challenge, but I really enjoyed making this painting.

No idea what meaning one can draw from this picture if any. I am going to call it Counterproposal.

UPDATE: In 2023 this painting was nominated for the Painting of the Year. As a reward, it was exhibited for 6 weeks in the RRMND gallery in January - March 2024.

My usual limited palette of oil colours, alla prima on a 25 x 35 cm panel.

High-quality prints are available on my Prints page (Limited Edition) and on Saatchi Art (Open Edition)   

View the finished painting in my gallery

Exhibitions:
- Painting of the Year 2023, nominee. Online Show.
- Gallery RRMND, Painting of the Year Exhibition. January to March 2024, Roermond, NL
- Expo in De Ketel. April to June 2024, Cultuurlokaal De Ketel, Hilvarenbeek, NL
- Driedaagse Expo at Het Stalhuus. June 2025, Hollum
- "Enjoy" Group Exhibition. February to April 2026, Galerie Kakelbont, Paterswolde



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