"The four of us - soul atoms" Painting

This painting is a commission for a family, that already purchased the painting "The two of us - Soul Atoms". This painting shows the whole family. I worked with a photograph of the family, so all family members are painted in the right size. My works are inspired by Chinese ink painting. The figures are composed of only a few brushstrokes. Making use of 24 carat gold leaf is one of my favorite ways to paint. The permanence of its warm brilliance fascinates me. It reflects or absorbs light according to the light source, casting oil paintings in a new light again and again in the process. In this situation my two professions interlock. The gold and the oil color on the canvas are processed with techniques I have learned from goldsmithing and this leads to interesting structures and contours.The fascination of capturing figures and abstract pictures on canvas and giving these a unique form of expression is, for me, one the most beautiful and fulfilling forms of work in the world.