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Charlene Van Den Eng

Hilversum, Netherlands

Charlene's work has been shaped and informed by the people, lives and expressions around her. Over t...

About the artist

Charlene Van Den Eng

Joined In 2012

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(31 Followers)

About the artist

Charlene Van Den Eng

Joined In 2012

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(31 Followers)

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Charlene's work has been shaped and informed by the people, lives and expressions around her. Over the years she has continually adapted and added new elements and influences, creating a unique and exciting style that reveals the inner beauty of her subjects.

Because of her love of human expression she has gradually become more specialized in portraits. Charlene approaches each portrait by first taking a detailed series of photographs in a variety of locations which have meaning to the subject. She then creates an image that captures the essence and exclusive character of the individual.

Her clear and powerful style is characterized by strong strokes with the pallet knife. The outcome of experimentation with many styles and media, her present technique creates portraits that leap at the viewer from the canvas in a riot of colour and expression.

Her feeling for colour as an artist has been inspired by her years as a fashion designer. Charlene studied at some of the most prestigious art institutes in the Netherlands, including the Amsterdam Art/Fashion Institute, and has frequently worked with Holland's best-known creative talent (including the famous Dutch artist and musician Herman Brood). She holds membership in several...

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