Realistic Art by Rob de Vries

From the family album #2

noreply@blogger.com (Rob de Vries) — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 12:23:00 +0000

Recently I got in possession of all the photo albums from my mother. There are some real nice photo's from the fifties and sixties in there. I started with a small series of paintings, about 3 or 4 with oil on canvas, 60 x 80 cm. This is the second one in the series, "Rita & Mien in Limburg, 1959".
I added some props like a ticket, pen and a sugar bag.
As soon as this painting is finished I will be sending it to Gallerie Stam in Amsterdam.

First sketch

Second sketch

Some "Work in progress" photos.

Some Charcoal and white chalk on colored paper portraits

noreply@blogger.com (Rob de Vries) — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 20:36:00 +0000

I've got assignments for a drawing of Bruce Springsteen, Dog Lola and Michael Jackson from people who enjoy, and in most cases, bought my Elvis in Charcoal drawings. The drawing of Amy Winehouse I made because I think she was a fantastic singer.

The Boss
2015
Charcoal, ink and white chalk on colored paper
21 x 15 cm
Sold

Lola
2015
Oil on panel
30 x 21 cm
Sold

Amy
2015
Charcoal, ink and white chalk on colored paper
21 x 15 cm

Available

The King of Pop
2015
Charcoal, ink and white chalk on colored paper
21 x 15 cm
Sold

Postcards from Amsterdam #23

noreply@blogger.com (Rob de Vries) — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 20:23:00 +0000

I enjoyed working on this painting. Trying to paint gold with some browns, ocre, yellow and white.

Postcards from Amsterdam #23, Concertgebouw
2015
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 cm

Available

Bellezza eterna

noreply@blogger.com (Rob de Vries) — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 20:17:00 +0000

I loved the photo of Sophia Loren so I decided to make a pencil drawing of it.
It was sold before it was finished through Facebook. It went to Great Britain.

Bellezza eterna
2015
Pencil on drawing paper
28 x 30 cm
Sold

Coke... after Coke... after Coke

noreply@blogger.com (Rob de Vries) — Mon, 10 Nov 2014 20:11:00 +0000

This painting has been standing in the corner of my studio for a very long time. So I decided it was time to finally finish it. It only needed another color layer and after that the details.

Coke... after Coke... after Coke
2014
Oil on canvas
60 x 40 cm

Available

Postcards from Amsterdam #29, #30, #31, #33, #34 en #35

noreply@blogger.com (Rob de Vries) — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 19:06:00 +0000

In this post you'll find the 15 x 15 cm (6 x 6") Postcards from Amsterdam I didn't show here before.
They were made between 2014 and 2016.

Postcards from Amsterdam #29, Hoek Keizersgracht / Westermarkt
2014
Oil on panel
15 x 15 cm
Sold

Postcards from Amsterdam #30, Metz & Co.

2014
Oil on panel
15 x 15 cm
Sold

Postcards from Amsterdam #31, Westertoren gezien vanaf Winkelgalerij Raadhuisstraat
2014
Oil on panel
15 x 15 cm

Available

Postcards from Amsterdam #33, voormalig Cineac Damrak
2016
Oil on panel
15 x 15 cm

Available

Postcards from Amsterdam #34, Brug Oosterpark
2014
Oil on panel
15 x 15 cm

Available

Postcards from Amsterdam #35, Pier 10

2014
Oil on panel
15 x 15 cm

Available

Exhibition Galerie de Stoker en Open Atelierroute 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Rob de Vries) — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 07:33:00 +0000

Saturday, April 27th was the opening of my exhibition.
Recent works from the "Postcards from Amsterdam" were shown here.
I received lots of nice comments and sold one painting.

On October 5 and 6, 2013, I participated in the Atelierroute Zaanstad / Wormerland.
I had many visitors and received great responses. I sold one work at this event.

Postcards from Amsterdam #18, 26, 27 and 28

noreply@blogger.com (Rob de Vries) — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 12:07:00 +0000

It's been a while since I posted on this blog I was too busy with my other blogs...
Here are my latest paintings from the "Postcard" series. You can read all about it on my Postcards from Amsterdam blog (Dutch only) and my Postcards from Amsterdam site.

Postcards from Amsterdam #20, 21, 22 and 23

noreply@blogger.com (Rob de Vries) — Mon, 27 May 2013 11:12:00 +0000

4 drawings made with charcoal and white chalk on colored paper.

Something to do while waiting for the paint tp dry :-)

Postcards from Amsterdam #20, Winkelgalerij Raadhuisstraat nr. 2

Postcards from Amsterdam #21, Spaarndammerbuurt no. 1

Postcards from Amsterdam #22, Spaarndammerbuurt no. 2

Postcards from Amsterdam #23, Scheepvaarthuis no. 2

Elvis assignment and new work in the Jumpsuit series

noreply@blogger.com (Rob de Vries) — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:19:00 +0000

I made some Elvis artwork recently

Elvis '77 Sundial

Olieverf op canvas, 30 x 40 cm.

This was an assignment I've got through Facebook.

New work in the "Jumpsuits & Stage wear" series

Jumpsuits & Stage wear #115, 1975 Indian Chief Suit
14 x 19 cm.
Pencil, watercolor and colored pencil on Bristol board.

The complete edition of the Linocut

noreply@blogger.com (Rob de Vries) — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 07:20:00 +0000

The 15 prints of the Linocut are finished. Al hand colored and matted.
Some are already sold. Contact me when you are interested.
For only € 50,- each you can become the owner of a unique piece of art.

Linocut

noreply@blogger.com (Rob de Vries) — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 07:10:00 +0000

I started with a Linocut in the Postcards from Amsterdam series.
The size of the Linocut is ca. 14,5 x 21 cm. They will be printed in a edition of 15 an will be handcolored with watercolor.
Here you see the first 7 of the first Linocut, Postcards from Amsterdam #17, Centraal station.

Storm Galerie Amsterdam

noreply@blogger.com (Rob de Vries) — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 06:59:00 +0000

Sinds 3 november is mijn werk te zien en te koop bij
Storm Galerie
Brouwersgracht 157-159 1015 GG Amsterdam
Visiting hours
Tuesday 14.00-19.00,
Wednesday 14.00-19.00,
Saturday 12.00-17.00
and by appointment.

Portraits of Wokkel & Chippie

noreply@blogger.com (Rob de Vries) — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 06:53:00 +0000

Commissioned portraits of 2 Jack Russels, Wokkel en Chippie.

Pencil on Bristol
ca. 16 x 22 cm.

3 new works in the Postcards from Amsterdam series

noreply@blogger.com (Rob de Vries) — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 06:47:00 +0000

The three latest works in this series:
#13, Beurs van Berlage
40 x 30 cm, oil on canvas

#14 City Theater
40 x 30 cm, oil on canvas

#15 Schoth Lederwaren
80 x 100 cm, oil on canvas

5 new works in the Jumpsuits & Stagewear series

noreply@blogger.com (Rob de Vries) — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 06:33:00 +0000

Another five works in the Jumpsuits & Stagewear series.
10 of 126 drawings are finished. All of them are made with pencil, watercolor and colored pencil. The size is 14 x 19 cm.
For more information go to www.elvis-art.com and my Elvis Art blog.

New series: Jumpsuits & Stagewear

noreply@blogger.com (Rob de Vries) — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 05:02:00 +0000

A while ago I started a new series Elvis drawings.
I'm going to draw all Jumspuits and other clothes he has worn during concerts between 1968 and 1977. In total, there will be 126 drawings in pencil, watercolor and colored pencil with a size of 14 x 19 cm.
5 works have been completed and 2 of them sold and shipped to England.
You can find more information on www.elvis-art.com and myElvis Art blog.

Poscards from Amsterdam serie

noreply@blogger.com (Rob de Vries) — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:55:00 +0000

It goes well with the "Postcard from Amsterdam" series. 12 works are ready, 2 are sold and 3 new ones in the making.
You can find more information about this series on www.postcardsfromamsterdam.nl and my Postcards from Amsterdam blog (Dutch only, English coming soon).

Postcards from Amsterdam #2, Blauwbrug

noreply@blogger.com (Rob de Vries) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:08:00 +0000

It took some time but the painting of the Blauwbrug is finished.
You can see it at my upcoming exhibition at Breugems Brouwerij. Opening Februari 12th at 15:00. The exhibition last until March 7th.

Oil on canvas.
80 x 100 cm.
Available

Some of my Favourite Art Books #1, Realists at Work

noreply@blogger.com (Rob de Vries) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 08:00:00 +0000

After searching the Internet I picked up this book from 1983 for a few dollars.
The entire book is in interview format; you get each artist describing in their own words their theories, motivations, working habits, techniques, etc. Artists like Chuck Close, Robert Cottingham en Ralph Goings are featured in this book.
If you're into Realistic Paintings of Still Life's, Urban depictions of America or Figure painting then you need this book.

Realist at Work
John Arthur
Watson-Guptill Publications, 1983
ISBN: 0-8230-4510-2

Prints op canvas, Postcards from Amsterdam series

noreply@blogger.com (Rob de Vries) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 08:08:00 +0000

The paintings from the "Postcards from Amsterdam" series are available in a limited edition (50) prints on canvas.
Click here for more information about sizes and prices.

Lessons and Workshops

noreply@blogger.com (Rob de Vries) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 07:52:00 +0000

I'm continuing my lessons and workshops. Due to lack of space i will give the lessons at your home. Private or in a small group of max. 5 people.
Are you interested or do you know someone who is:

More information about Drawing lessons

More information about Painting lessons

More information about Colored Pencil Workshop

Portrait of Bella

noreply@blogger.com (Rob de Vries) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 07:41:00 +0000

I made this portrait of our dog Bella for my Wife Carolines Birthday.
Pencil on Bristolboard, ca. 24 x 16 cm.

Postcards from Amsterdam #3, Gebouw "Levensverzekering Noord-Braband"

noreply@blogger.com (Rob de Vries) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 07:35:00 +0000

Postcards #3 is finished.
I'm still looking for information/history about this building on the corner of the Singel and Haarlemmerstraat. I realy want to know something about the statue.
Size: 24 x 30 cm. Oil on Canvas.
Send me an e-mail if you are interested in this paintingh.

Fine Art America Slide Show

noreply@blogger.com (Rob de Vries) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:23:00 +0000