Pencil sketch on paper of Maria by André Romijn
The preparatory nature of this sketch is an essential step in the creation of an oil painting, and André Romijn has expertly laid down a…
Continue readingAn 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
The preparatory nature of this sketch is an essential step in the creation of an oil painting, and André Romijn has expertly laid down a…
Continue readingThis framed oil sketch by André Romijn, inspired by Anthony van Dyck’s portrayal of a Brussels magistrate, is a striking homage to the Flemish master….
Continue readingSketch in oil inspired by Anthony van Dyck as preparation for a lecture about van Dyck by André Romijn, 7th April 2024 at KUNSTHUIS André…
Continue readingAndré Romijn’s oil painting “Elvira” is a captivating artwork that immediately draws the viewer into a moment of silent dialogue with the subject. There’s a…
Continue readingIn this insightful lecture (scheduled for Sunday, 14 April, contemporary portrait artist André Romijn explores the life and legacy of Sir Anthony van Dyck, the…
Continue readingPortrait in oil of Emma, Lady Hamilton, after George Romney, by André Romijn – KUNSTHUIS André Middelburg
Continue readingThis etching is a splendid representation of late 18th-century engraving artistry, depicting the biblical scene from Genesis in which Sarah, Abraham’s wife, presents her Egyptian…
Continue readingMarch promises to be a month full of artistic discoveries at KUNSTHUIS André, with the highlight being the exhibition of portrait painter André Romijn. This…
Continue readingOn the easel today: canvas prepared with underdrawing for a painting demonstration by André Romijn of a portrait of Hille Kwakman after Willy Sluiter. Demo…
Continue readingToday I have cleaned Gertrud Zuelzer’s painting “Mother and Child in Traditional Volendam Costume”, which is not in a good state. But there is a…
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