Kategorie: Acrylic

What makes an acrylic painting special?

Acrylic paint is the most versatile painting medium in modern art. It dries quickly, can be applied thickly and pasty for powerful texture, or thinly and transparently for soft, subtle transitions. Acrylic offers artists enormous freedom: it can be used on canvas, fabric, wood, or paper, and lends itself equally well to abstract expressionism as to figurative realism. The colors are intense, lightfast, and remain vibrant for decades. This is precisely why acrylic is so popular with contemporary artists – and why acrylic paintings work so well in a modern interior.

Acrylic paintings at Modernekunst.nl

The acrylic collection at Modernekunst.nl features works by four carefully selected artists, each with a completely unique style and signature.

Guy Olivier is the biggest name in this collection. His large- and grand-format figurative works in acrylic are characterized by strong compositions, expressive lines, and undeniable energy. His paintings are statement pieces that completely transform a space.

Atelier Plaisier brings a lighter, more colorful sound. The Superbloom series and still lifes such as Dame Blanche and L'Attention are fresh, organic, and contemporary – perfect for those who want warmth and cheerfulness in their home.

Amy Van Bergen paints the female body with great expressiveness. Her works like The Body Green, Lingerie Girl, and Golden Girl are powerfully figurative, with rich colors and a modern, direct gaze.

Hans Jochem Bakker represents urban and figurative realism. His paintings like Seductive Stare and Meeting 5th Avenue exude atmosphere and are detailed in execution.

The works are available in sizes from smaller than 50 cm to over 150 cm, and the vast majority are unique; 42 out of 44 works are only available once.

Acrylic painting versus oil painting

A frequently asked question is whether an acrylic painting is worth less than an oil painting. The answer is simple: the value of a painting is determined by the artist, the quality of the work, and its market position – not by the medium used. Famous artists such as David Hockney and Andy Warhol worked extensively with acrylics. The technique is of great artistic and commercial value, and acrylic paintings by renowned artists regularly fetch high prices on the international art market.

Why buy an acrylic painting from Modernekunst.nl?

All acrylic paintings in our collection are unique originals, selected directly from the artists. You are not buying a reproduction or a limited edition, but the only copy in the world. Works are professionally packaged and shipped from our gallery in Leiden. Prefer to see it in person first? Our gallery at Nieuwe Rijn 13A is open every Saturday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, or by appointment.