Catalogue- Woman Browsing Catalogue Of Library On Computer

Catalogue
painting of a woman browsing the catalogue of a library on a computer

G. Boersma
acrylic on masonite
36 3/4" x 27 2/3" or 93,3 x 70 cm
2005

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I was first attracted to this scene because of the stillness. Even though there's is lot going on around her (lots of books), she just sits there working quietly, but diligently on the computer. I love that sense of serenity and untroubledness. I also love the way she uses a modern day invention to look up an old one: her favorite book. I just couldn't help but paint it.

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Notes- Woman Taking Notes In Library

Notes
painting of woman taking notes in library

G. Boersma
acrylic on masonite
6" x 6" or 15 x 15 cm
2008

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Notes- Woman Taking Notes In Public Library

Notes
painting of woman taking notes in library

G. Boersma
acrylic on masonite
6" x 6" or 15 x 15 cm
2008

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kind regards, Gerard

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Notes- Woman Taking Notes In Library

Notes
painting of woman taking notes in library

G. Boersma
acrylic on masonite
6" x 6" or 15 x 15 cm
2008

SOLD

kind regards, Gerard

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Library

It's been a while since I last posted here, that's because I've been mad busy painting Library. On the painting you see a young woman looking for books at the library in my hometown. Getting the lighting straight was quite difficult, especially the blues and whites on the right. Of course painting all the books wasn't easy neither! All in all I think I did a good job here and I sure hope you enjoy Library as well.

In other news I had a blast at the recent opening of my solo show at Artemisia. Peter de Haan, editor of the book Famous Frisians in America had a great talk about my art and even collected comments about my art from all over the world! People from Senegal, China, South Africa, India, America, France and other countries all responded positively to my works which was really flattering. Peter even stressed the fact that somebody should organize an duo-exhibition of me and Edward Hopper. How about that!

In addition to my solo show my works will be represented by Amstel Gallery at the Afordable Art Fair from oct 29 - nov 1 at Gashouder, Westergasfabriek in Amsterdam. For more information about the fair please click here

kind regards, Gerard Boersma



Library
G. Boersma
acrylics on masonite
20.4" x 17.3" or 51,8 x 44 cm
2009
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Covers - commissioned still life painting

A while ago the library in my hometown approached me for a commissioned painting for one of their collegues who was leaving. She had worked at the music department for years and they wanted something special for her. I came up with the idea of painting her favourite cd's with the library as background. You might recognise covers by artists such as Fats Domino, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis and Ray Charles. Kind of hard to do on such a small scale, but very satisfying as well. The painting was well received!

Right now I'm working on another commissioned painting. I cannot tell much about it yet as this painting will be surprise as well. It will take the latter of the week to complete it.

My shoulder is still not what it used to be unfortunately. I went to the physiotherapist this morning and will do so again on wednesday. He reassured me that is was nothing that serious and it will only take about two visits to get things back to normal. It's kind of drag to have a constant burning pain, so I sure hope he's right!


kind regards, Gerard




Covers
G. Boersma
acrylics on masonite
6.7" x 6" or 17 x 15 cm
2009
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The Library

The second painting I especially painted for my one man show at Galerie van den Berg shows the library again. The show opens tommorrow and I'm really looking forward to that. On display are 23 paintings. Besides my usual urban scenes I will also show paintings with a library and bookstore theme. More information about the show can be found here. You're cordially invited and I hope to greet you as my guest tomorrow!

kind regards, Gerard Boersma

The Library
G. Boersma
acrylics on masonite
6" x 6", 15 x 15 cm
2008
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The Books

Todays painting is one of two paintings I especially painted for my upcoming one man show at Galerie van den Berg in my hometown Leeuwarden. The gallery is located in the Beurs, a passage to our public library. On the painting you see a man reading in the this library. The painting is available through Galerie Van Den Berg, please email me for purchase information. Tomorrow I will post the other painting.

kind regards, Gerard Boersma

The Books
G. Boersma
acrylics on masonite
6" x 6", 15 x 15 cm
2008
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Notes

Notes
painting of woman taking notes in library

G. Boersma
acrylic on masonite
6" x 6" or 15 x 15 cm
2008

SOLD

If you have followed my blog for some time you probably know that I'm a big fan of reading. I just recently got a copy of the classic Photorealism book by Meisel which I'm enjoying tremendously. The woman on my painting isn't reading, but she is sitting in the public library of my hometown. She's hard at work, studying and taking notes!

kind regards, Gerard

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The Chair

As you might know I recently had a show in Amsterdam. The day we were hanging all the art in place, I had some time left to hit town. I took a long walk and ended up in the newly build library of Amsterdam. A great spot even if you don't like to read at all. The designs are amazing and fully up to date. In a corner I spotted this man leaning back while he enjoyed a good book. I just had to paint that!

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The Chair
G. Boersma
acrylics on masonite
6" x 6", 15 x 15 cm
2008

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The Reader

I love to read, so it’s no wonder that you can find me at the library quite often. I love to read literature classics, some books about philosophy and of course I love to read about art. One day I saw this lady sitting with her book. The whole scene looked so peaceful and at the same time meaningful.

Have a nice weekend!

kind regards, Gerard Boersma

The Reader
G. Boersma
acrylics on masonite
5.9" x 6.7", 17 x 15 cm
2007
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