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
Crafting an oil portrait involves various techniques; this particular approach is layered, beginning with a sketch and an underpainting. Subsequently, it is enhanced with at…
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This oil painting on paper by André Romijn exudes a timeless elegance. The subject, a woman with a flower in her hair, is painted with…
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This interpretation of “Madonna and Child” after Peter Paul Rubens by André Romijn, done in oil and cold wax on paper on a wood panel,…
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This lithograph presents a scene from 1896 by Austrian artist Ferdinand Schmutzer, depicting a Dutch girl from Volendam clad in her traditional costume. She is…
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The pastel artwork by the German Hans Thoma (1839 – 1924) presents a scene imbued with a strong sense of narrative and emotional depth. The…
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This cropped portrait in oil by André Romijn, inspired by Willem Drost’s portrayal of “Cimon and Pero” or “Roman Charity,” captures the tender essence of…
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This rare lithograph titled ‘Sérénité’ by Louis Huvey, after a work by Edgar Maxence (1871-1954), a French Symbolist painter, exemplifies the distinct aesthetic of Symbolism…
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This cropped detail from a painting that pays homage to Willem Drost’s “Bathsheba” is a captivating re-interpretation of the original work. The artist, André Romijn,…
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