Daily realism paintings by Gerard Boersma: September 2009

18.9.09

English Literature - painting of bookshelf

In addition to Art Bookshelf I painted English Literature yesterday, but I didn't find the time to post it then. The books on the shelf are all English literature as you would have guessed by the title. I do read a lot of English books, but I must say I haven't read any of the books on my painting yet, but I'm sure that day will come. On the painting you see books by John Irving, James Joyce and others. The scene is taken from a visit to a second hand bookstore in my hometown.

Today we're getting ready for the show tomorrow in Blitsaerd. We're going to hang all the art in place and make sure everything is top notch. A lot of work, but I'm really looking forward to it! Of course you're welcome to join us in the festivities, we would love to have you as our guest! More information about the show can be found
here
kind regards, Gerard Boersma

English Literature
G. Boersma
acrylics on masonite
6.7" x 6" or 17 x 15 cm
2009

SOLD

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15.9.09

Art Bookshelf

Today I completed the large still life painting I spoke about yesterday. On the painting you see a couple of art books as seen in a local bookstore, easy recognizable are Botticelli's Birth of Venus and a selfportrait by Van Gogh. I spend the latter of last week painting it.

I didn't think it would be that hard to complete, but boy did I forget how difficult it is to get the lettering straight. It really takes a lot of concentration, especially when the books are the same, as in the upper right corner. If you wonder where I signed the painting, well take a good look at the 3 books in the center below. That's right, I signed it 3 times:)

kind regards, Gerard Boersma

Art Bookshelf
G. Boersma
acrylics on masonite
20.4" x 17.3" or 51,8 x 44 cm
2009
SOLD

Detail Art Bookshelf

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8.9.09

Night Train

Something completely different than Obama, but more up my alley I guess. One evening I took a stroll down to the trainstation here in Leeuwarden. I saw a train ready to departure with a beautiful view trhough the windows of the car. Just had to paint that!

kind regards, Gerard Boersma

Night Train
G. Boersma
acrylics on masonite
6" x 6" or 15 x 15 cm
2009
SOLD

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1.9.09

Famous Frisian in America and Obama Superman

I had a splended day today! This morning I attended the bookpresentation of Famous Frisians in America. The book by Peter de Haan is a collection of fascinating profiles of 70 famous Frisians who positively distinguished themselves in the United States for the last 400 years. From Peter Stuyvesant to Doutzen Kroes...and me! As one of the very few artists I too am included in the book with one page of text and 3 images of my series of paintings about the US.

The presentation began with a nice breakfast, followed by a word of welcome by the commisioner of the Queen. After that a couple of speakers took center stage giving a lot of background info on a selection of people in the book. Very interesting to listen to. It was quite crowded too, over 100 people attended. During the presentation images were projected on a large screen, including some of my paintings! Later I spoke to the author and I got my own copy. The book is not only published in Dutch, but in English as well. On 12 september the first copy of the English version will be presented to topmodel Doutzen Kroes on Governor's Island in New York during the Hudson 400 festivities. More info on the book can be found here

In the spirit of today I give you Obama Superman. I had this idea for a while and just now finished it. At first I didn't want to publish it, because it's so out of character, but then again I couldn't think of a painting more appropriate for today then this one!

kind regards, Gerard Boersma

Obama Superman
G. Boersma
acrylics on masonite
20" x 20" or 51 x 51 cm
2009

If you're interested in purchasing this painting just send me an email stating the title for more information and price. I'm looking forward to hearing from you!

Larger sized image
www.gerardboersma.blogspot.com

	18.9.09 English Literature - painting of bookshelf In addition to Art Bookshelf I painted English Literature yesterday, but I didn't find the time to post it then. The books on the shelf are all English literature as you would have guessed by the title. I do read a lot of English books, but I must say I haven't read any of the books on my painting yet, but I'm sure that day will come. On the painting you see books by John Irving, James Joyce and others. The scene is taken from a visit to a second hand bookstore in my hometown. Today we're getting ready for the show tomorrow in Blitsaerd. We're going to hang all the art in place and make sure everything is top notch. A lot of work, but I'm really looking forward to it! Of course you're welcome to join us in the festivities, we would love to have you as our guest! More information about the show can be found here kind regards, Gerard Boersma English Literature G. Boersma acrylics on masonite 6.7" x 6" or 17 x 15 cm 2009 SOLD Larger sized image www.gerardboersma.blogspot.com Labels: a painting a day, books, bookshelf, daily painting, english literature, readers and bookstores, realism, still life 15.9.09 Art Bookshelf Today I completed the large still life painting I spoke about yesterday. On the painting you see a couple of art books as seen in a local bookstore, easy recognizable are Botticelli's Birth of Venus and a selfportrait by Van Gogh. I spend the latter of last week painting it. I didn't think it would be that hard to complete, but boy did I forget how difficult it is to get the lettering straight. It really takes a lot of concentration, especially when the books are the same, as in the upper right corner. If you wonder where I signed the painting, well take a good look at the 3 books in the center below. That's right, I signed it 3 times:) kind regards, Gerard Boersma Art Bookshelf G. Boersma acrylics on masonite 20.4" x 17.3" or 51,8 x 44 cm 2009 SOLD Detail Art Bookshelf Larger sized image www.gerardboersma.blogspot.com Labels: art, art bookshelf, birth of venus, books, botticelli, readers and bookstores, still life, Van Gogh 8.9.09 Night Train Something completely different than Obama, but more up my alley I guess. One evening I took a stroll down to the trainstation here in Leeuwarden. I saw a train ready to departure with a beautiful view trhough the windows of the car. Just had to paint that! kind regards, Gerard Boersma Night Train G. Boersma acrylics on masonite 6" x 6" or 15 x 15 cm 2009 SOLD Larger sized image www.gerardboersma.blogspot.com Labels: a painting a day, daily painting, leeuwarden, night, night train, subway and transport, train, trainstation 1.9.09 Famous Frisian in America and Obama Superman I had a splended day today! This morning I attended the bookpresentation of Famous Frisians in America. The book by Peter de Haan is a collection of fascinating profiles of 70 famous Frisians who positively distinguished themselves in the United States for the last 400 years. From Peter Stuyvesant to Doutzen Kroes...and me! As one of the very few artists I too am included in the book with one page of text and 3 images of my series of paintings about the US. The presentation began with a nice breakfast, followed by a word of welcome by the commisioner of the Queen. After that a couple of speakers took center stage giving a lot of background info on a selection of people in the book. Very interesting to listen to. It was quite crowded too, over 100 people attended. During the presentation images were projected on a large screen, including some of my paintings! Later I spoke to the author and I got my own copy. The book is not only published in Dutch, but in English as well. On 12 september the first copy of the English version will be presented to topmodel Doutzen Kroes on Governor's Island in New York during the Hudson 400 festivities. More info on the book can be found here In the spirit of today I give you Obama Superman. I had this idea for a while and just now finished it. At first I didn't want to publish it, because it's so out of character, but then again I couldn't think of a painting more appropriate for today then this one! kind regards, Gerard Boersma Obama Superman G. Boersma acrylics on masonite 20" x 20" or 51 x 51 cm 2009 If you're interested in purchasing this painting just send me an email stating the title for more information and price. I'm looking forward to hearing from you! Larger sized image www.gerardboersma.blogspot.com Labels: available, barack obama, famous frisians in america, news, peter de haan, portrait, realism, superman Newer Posts Older Posts Home Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)		Get new posts by email: