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A Gorgeous Sitter   I finally completed a portrait study of Paul. It began with a sketch I made a few weeks ago, and after putting in several hours of work today, I finally felt satisfied with the result. I hope to paint more portraits of this sitter in the future. Paul . Oil on cardboard 20 x 25 cm. View the finished painting in my  gallery . 

Zomer Vol Kunst, 2025 Edition photo credit: amelandinbeeld.nl For the third consecutive season, the Amelander Musea and the Amelander Kunstenaars are collaborating on the exhibition "Zomer Vol Kunst" (Summer Full of Art) at the Amelander Cultuurmuseum in Nes. This year, the museum's exhibition has been expanded to include new themes such as island traditions and cultural events, alongside a selection of beautiful paintings and graphic artworks from the museum's collections.  I am delighted to participate once again in the temporary group show of the Amelander Kunstenaars at the museum with my piece "Downstairs XIII" (aka the " Sewing Girl in Anchers Hus "). I am also proud to have contributed to the organisation of the show and to have taken part in the new interior design and arrangements for the permanent exhibitions at the museum.     

Back to landscape   I have long wanted to paint a seascape again. Recently, I found an old beach access photo in my archive that even features horses and riders. I decided to omit some details, including the people in the photograph, to create a calmer composition. The scene is very recognisable for the Dutch coast and especially for our island, which is also home to over five hundred domestic horses. Well, I'm quite pleased with the result. Paardenmeisjes. Oil on canvas board 30 x 40 cm. View the finished painting in my  gallery .