Oil painted impressionistic light captures of localities in and around the atmospherically vibrant city of Amsterdam.
44 paintings in the series completed so far.
And more from further afield.
The paintings shown here are the most recent and still available.
The rest of the collection can be seen on my portfolio site (link below)
and relative blog updates.
Rolling Mist
Looking down the Singel, Amsterdam as low mist rolls over the canal water on a cold autumn afternoon. The atmosphere and slightly reflected rainbow colours in the mist led to an approach emulating the romantic free-style of William M. Turner.
For sale. Price via email/contact.
Oils on canvas 50 x 75 cm 19.68 X 29.52 inch
2019 Artists©Shaun Herron
Oudeschans
My own view of the much-painted Montelbaanstoren. The original tower was built in 1516 as part of the Walls of Amsterdam for the purpose of defending the city and the harbour.
€750
Oils on canvas 40 X 50 cm
2019
Artists©Shaun Herron
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Scheepvaarthuis/Shipping House
A painting of a section of the rooftop of one of Amsterdam’s most iconic buildings. In the style of the Amsterdam School (inspired by the Art Nouveau movement) in 1912 architect Van der Mey was appointed by six shipping companies who had joined forces to build a shared head office, intended to exude splendour and strength, from where they can sell tickets for voyages by sea to the Dutch East Indies, Africa and other destinations. This well adorned building is now the 5 star Grand Hotel Amrath.
For sale. Price via email/contact.
Oils on canvas 30 X 40 cm
2019
Artists©Shaun Herron
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Fietsers Te gast
Sunset through the Raamsteeg. Between Spuistraat and the Singel canal, Amsterdam. Fietsers Te Gast means that cyclists (in this case) must act cordially to the pedestrians. In a city where cyclists rule.
Oils on canvas 40 X 50 cm
2019 Artists©Shaun Herron
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Duck Under A Low Bridge
Raamgracht/Groenburgwal.
€ 625.-
Oils on canvas 40 X 50 cm
2018
Artists©Shaun Herron
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Grimburgwal
One of the tight squeezes when boating in Amsterdam.
Going from the Rokin towards the university.
€ 575.-
Oils on linnen 40 X 30 cm
Artists©Shaun Herron
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Just the One
Cafe ‘t Monumentje (& de Blaffende Vis) Westerstraat, Jordaan.
€ 575.-
Oils on canvas 30 X 40 cm
2017 Artists©Shaun Herron
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In answer to an often-asked question;
I have painted outside, but find it is seldom without it’s drawbacks.
It is full of distractions, the pesterings of man or beast
and the ever-changing sky and shadows.
Therefore I take my own photos for reference, only occasionally make sketches and conduct them (often from accumulated reference) in my studio.
Many of my viewing positions are also rather difficult to paint from.
What is more; oil paints simply do not dry quickly enough for the spontanuety of the scenes I wish to capture. Trusty little camera at my side …
In the end I render them as loosely as if I were sketching that moment,
in all it’s glory, in full colour.
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