Artist Information:
Gerard Philipsen
arnhem,
Netherlands
Member Since: Jun 2001
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Artist Statement:
A many-sided Dutch Artist in
the tradition of the Fantastic
Realism.
In 1975 he graduated Cum
Laude from the Academy for
Fine Arts in Arnhem, the
Netherlands
Several years of private
lessons in old painting
techniques inproved his
skills.
He uses various techniques
like oil painting, airbrush,
etching, sculpture, but above
all he is a highly skilled
draughtsman. Portraits are an
important part of his work.
His work is found in
collections all over the
world.
Beside his work as a fine
artist, he works as graphic
designer and digital image
editor.
He also spreads his artistic
skills as a drawing master.
He is a board member of a
foundation called "Kunst in
Kwartier" (Art in Area). The
main task of this foundation
is the organization of an
annual theme exhibition for
approximately forty artists.
Gérard Philipsen is an artist
in the tradition of 'Fantastic
Realism'.
That means he portrays
imaginary things through a
realistic way of drawing,
etching and painting.
He documents dreamlike images
with the precision that
exceeds that of photography.
These images make us glimpse
into a mirror. But is isn't a
mirror in wich one can
recognize their own
reflection. This mirror
reflects ...
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Gerard Philipsen's Free Artist Portfolio
Welcome to Gerard Philipsen's Portfolio. Browse Philipsen's body of work: A many-sided Dutch Artist in the tradition of the Fantastic Realism.
In 1975 he graduated Cum Laude from the Academy for Fine Arts in Arnhem, the Netherlands
Several years of private lessons in old painting techniques inproved his skills.
He uses various techniques like oil painting, airbrush, etching, sculpture, but above all he is a highly skilled draughtsman. Portraits are an important part of his work.
His work is found in collections all over the world.
Beside his work as a fine artist, he works as graphic designer and digital image editor.
He also spreads his artistic skills as ... |
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