Category: Oilpaintings by Paul Harmsen
All the oilpaintings by artist Paul Harmsen
Femme tombe
An artwork with problems, I would say. I started a painting of an old woman in india (i visited India in 2000, for a month), but it didn’t work! what do you do than? I smashed with paint and after three days got this. Why? I have no clue but I loved it, no idea […]
Ghosts
The artwork “Ghosts” ( 80-120cm I think) isn’t an oil painting; it’s a vibrant acrylic creation. But who cares about labels, right? I just had to share it with you because of the wild journey it represents—a typical reflection of how I tackle my art. In the near future, I’ll be launching a gallery featuring […]
Tablesitting
‘Tablesitting’ (1990s) This intimate artwork, measuring a mere 13-18 cm, marks my humble beginnings with oil painting. Created in the ’90s, it holds the title ‘Tablesitting,’ a name chosen on a whim without any profound significance attached. The subject? A naked man seated at a table—simple, straightforward, and devoid of elaborate meaning. As I recall, […]
Oilpainting “Between” by Paul harmsen
“Exploration in Dali’s World: Untitled (2003/2004) This untitled artwork Oilpainting “Between” by Paul harmsen from 2003/2004 reflects a time when my fascination with Salvador Dali was at its peak. Freshly inspired by our recent move to France and a visit to the Dali Museum in Figueres, his surrealistic style had a profound impact on my […]
What’s That
“What’s that” is an oilpainting I created in 2004/2005, from a photo in a newspaper. It intreeged me how the boys looked at something what was happening. Don’t ask me what. You can see it was one of my first oilpaintings, working with oilpaint as if it was acryl, still I like it (but lots […]
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