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cityscapes

From 1989 on I have been painting the city. Contemporary urban landscapes of canals, streets and slums of Amsterdam. Hopefully my esteem for the great masters of the past shows in my paintings. Nevertheless my aim is not to make copies, but to grasp the beauty of the city as my own eyes see it and express it in my own personal way.
Working on location I try to capture the essence of the moment with lively brush strokes on a small panel or canvas. Because of the changing light I have to work very fast. In my studio I create larger and more elaborate paintings.

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