I paint, I share, I teach (or I inspire)

My name is Amy Verhoeff and painting is my language. A language that I love to share with you. Both in my own artwork, and in my painting courses and drawing classes.

I create oil paintings and charcoal drawings. In my works I combine classical techniques with a fresh look and have an eye for detail. In addition to commissioned work, I create my own collections such as the Diamond Collection, the Delft Blue Collection and miniatures in the Klein maar Fijn collection.

In my studio in Dommelen I give painting courses and drawing lessons in which I teach you step by step how to work with realistic techniques. I also organize painting and drawing workshops for those who want to work creatively for a day or part of a day. I also provide a course especially for young people. Even a course abroad is possible. A different environment often offers extra inspiration.

Passion for portraiture

In the television program Passie voor Portretkunst, I present a series of episodes focusing on contemporary portraiture in the Netherlands.

As both artist and presenter, I take viewers into the world behind the portrait and meet creators participating in The Dutch Portrait Prize.

For this program, I visit artists in their studios and talk with them about their work, their inspiration and their way of looking at things. The Portrait Prize is an important thread here: a competition that provides space for both young talent and established names and shows how diverse and lively portraiture is today.

Creating a portrait requires attention, time and commitment. These are values I recognize in the artists I meet as well as in my own work.

In Passion for Portraiture, I explore what a portrait can be: more than a likeness, a reflection of the creator’s inner process and an invitation to the viewer to really look.

Passion for Portraiture will be broadcast weekly on SBS6 beginning Saturday, January 17, at 3 p.m. ET.

Discover your creativity

Would you like to learn to paint or draw? In my painting courses and workshops realistic painting I teach you techniques that you can apply immediately. We work in small groups, so there is always room for personal attention. Whether you are a beginner or already experienced: I will help you progress at your level.

I think creating something beautiful that in turn makes other people happy is the greatest thing there is.

My work

Are you a lover of painting and drawing? In my collections you will find realistic art in various forms: from portraits and still lifes to landscapes. My art collections combine classic techniques with a modern feel.

Stop by and experience it for yourself

Whether you’re looking for a painting lesson, a creative workshop or a piece of art that suits you – you are welcome to come to my studio. Feel free to contact me for a trial class, more information or just an introduction

Work in progress

9 maanden geleden werd ik gevraagd of het me leuk leek om een tv programma over de Nederlandse portretkunst aan elkaar te praten. Daar moest ik even over nadenken aangezien dat niet geheel in mijn comfortzone lag, maar buiten je comfortzone ligt je groei zegt men. Inmiddels ben ik dan ook 2 meter lang ipv mijn gebruikelijke 1,60 😜 ik heb er ontzettend van genoten om mee te mogen werken aan het programma @passie_voor_portretkunst waarbij we deelnemende kunstenaars van de @portretprijs.nl bezochten in hun ateliers. Ook was het prachtig om te zien hoeveel tijd, werk en aandacht er schuil gaat achter de organisatie van de wedstrijd en de expositie in @slotzeist 
Vanaf 17 januari 4 weekenden te zien op SBS6.
9 maanden geleden werd ik gevraagd of het me leuk leek om een tv programma over de Nederlandse portretkunst aan elkaar te praten. Daar moest ik even over nadenken aangezien dat niet geheel in mijn comfortzone lag, maar buiten je comfortzone ligt je groei zegt men. Inmiddels ben ik dan ook 2 meter lang ipv mijn gebruikelijke 1,60 😜 ik heb er ontzettend van genoten om mee te mogen werken aan het programma @passie_voor_portretkunst waarbij we deelnemende kunstenaars van de @portretprijs.nl bezochten in hun ateliers. Ook was het prachtig om te zien hoeveel tijd, werk en aandacht er schuil gaat achter de organisatie van de wedstrijd en de expositie in @slotzeist 
Vanaf 17 januari 4 weekenden te zien op SBS6.
Inmiddels heb ik een leuke hoeveelheid pigmenten bij elkaar verzameld. Deze pigmenten in combinatie met een koudgeperste lijnolie en vele uren wrijven verder vormden de basis voor mijn 17de eeuwse reproductie.

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