Bold (2021) Schilderij door Petra Gruiters

ARTIST statement

“I love painting people, especially portraits. My figurative work is narrative, in which I create an atmosphere that expresses emotion.

My theme is the power and subtlety of femininity and capturing the essence of beauty and vulnerability. Using light and color to create a romantic, soft atmosphere that invites deep reflection. Beautiful draperies that emphasize the body and beautiful flowers play a major role in my work.

I’m inspired by classical painting and try to continue this tradition through my craftsmanship. With a painterly style and realistic rendering, I create beautiful works of art with oil paint on wooden panel or real 100% Belgian linen.”

BIO

Petra Gruiters is a member of the Portrait Society of America. She is on the board of Antwerp Colors NPO. An association to promote art and support artists. Petra's work hangs in private and corporate collections in The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Canada and Japan. She had numerous solo and group shows in The Netherlands and Belgium. Notoriety in several Dutch newspapers and magazine articles. She participated in a radio program regarding art. She portrayed various people including the Mayor of Gorinchem, The Netherlands.

She’s currently studying at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp.

Petra started painting late in life after a successful career in Finance. At a young age she was the financial director of a mortgage bank. She then started her own company as a financial change manager/consultant. After having her children she started her old hobby again and now she enjoys her choice every day!

• Nationaliteit: BELGIË
• Geboortedatum : onbekende datum
• Artistieke domeinen:
• Groepen: Hedendaagse Belgische Kunstenaars