An introduction to how you can learn to draw and paint like the Italian Painters of the Renaissance and Baroque era
André’s personalized approach ensures that by the end of your journey, you’ll hold not just a brush, but the key to unlocking the soul of portrait artistry.
As an artist, I am drawn to the rich complexity of the female form and spirit. My artistic journey is a constant exploration of the essence of femininity. Through the medium of oil paint, I seek to capture the essence of women, transcending mere representation to explore their inner strength, resilience, and unique narratives.
You are very welcome to my gallery & atelier 'KUNSTHUIS André', based in the Engelse kerk (English Church) Simpelhuisstraat 10, 4331 PH, Middelburg NL, which has been open since Autumn 2024. Art spanning from the 17th century to the present awaits your discovery. Explore a curated selection featuring not only my creations but also those of fellow artists who have masterfully depicted the human spirit across various mediums.
Read moreIt is my hope that
my paintings find a home
in the hearts and collections
of art lovers worldwide,
to spark conversations and reflections
on the beauty and power
of the female form and mind
In this trois crayons drawing, André Romijn initiates a refined dialogue with the eighteenth-century sensibility of Jean-Baptiste Huet. The work breathes the atmosphere of the…
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In an age of fleeting images, André Romijn’s portraits invite the viewer to pause and engage. With nothing more than charcoal, sanguine, and paper, Romijn…
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In An Afternoon Stroll, André Romijn offers a masterclass in restraint, elegance, and classical technique. Executed in the traditional trois crayons method on subtly textured…
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André Romijn’s Portrait of Mariah is a compelling oil painting that captures both classical discipline and contemporary presence. At first glance, the viewer is struck…
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In The Garden of Lilacs, André Romijn captures a fleeting moment of serenity, movement, and natural beauty with a painterly touch that feels both timeless…
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In A Summer Breeze, André Romijn once again demonstrates his keen ability to weave light, colour, and character into a harmonious whole. This oil painting…
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In this sensitive preliminary sketch in sanguine, André Romijn once again demonstrates his mastery in capturing both character and form with minimal means. Working in…
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In this impressionistic nude in oil on paper, André Romijn presents a meditative, sensual scene: a young woman, seated with a book, entirely absorbed in…
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