Dreams

The term ‘All Inclusive’ calls to mind the vacations in sun-soaked white-sand beach resorts, where against a one-time transaction one can make unlimited use of all the available services. The ultimate dream for a perfect life.

oil on canvas, 100 x 130 cm

We allow ourselves to be tempted by pictures of swimming pools.  Palm trees and hotels are the backdrop.

oil on canvas, 100 x 130 cm

Tourists arrive in droves. Why do they seek the waterside? What is the appeal of this warm moist climate?

oil on canvas, 100 x 130 cm

Exhibition ‘All inclusive’ in the The Hague Art Circle (Haagse Kunstkring) runs until 9 March

Wednesday – Saturday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Denneweg 64, The Hague, Netherlands

 

 

 

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Exhibition All inclusive

ALL INCLUSIVE – exhibition of paintings and iPad sketches

 

Rob van Doeselaar

 

Icarus – oil painting 100 x 135 cm

19 februari t/m  9 maart 2014

Haagse Kunstkring

Denneweg 64

2514 CJ Den Haag

All inclusive

Our imaginative world is growing with the existence of new technology. Photographs, screens, movies, scanners, ultrasound, radar, etc. let us experience a different reality.  We can hardly use our eyes without the help of modern inventions. …  read 

Website: www.robvandoeselaar.com

 

My daughter’s Situation Room close up

Yesterday’s picture shows the entire composition of my daughter’s portrait. Unfortunately, a lot of detail and color balance was lost, even after Photoshop adjustment. Therefore I send detailed photos that come closer to the real painting.

oil paint on canvas

oil paint on canvas

oil paint on canvas

My daughter’s Situation Room

Over two years ago I made ​​a painting of my son Jasper. Ever since, I wanted to capture my daughter Ellis on the canvas. Since my paintings are ready for my upcoming exhibition in The Hague Art Circle, it was a good moment to take on the challenge of doing a classic oil paint portrait.

oil paint on canvas (100 x 130 cm)

Ice Palace

In the evening The Hague City Hall, designed by Richard Meier, is transformed like a photonegative. The dark tinted windows change into headlights and the snow-white exterior suddenly becomes a dark shadow. Therefore, the nickname ‘Ice Palace’ only applies to daytime.