A stunning mixed media on canvas titled ‘Isabella’ made by a young upcoming Dutch contemporary artist named Michael Koorevaar (1993). Thick layers of different mediums have been applied on top of each other over a period of months. This results in a thick surface with a lot of structure and detail. The eye remains drawn to it and dares to inspect every change up close.

Craftsmanship

Michael Koorevaar, born on February 27th 1993, is a young Dutch upcoming contemporary artist. Painting has interested him from an early age which resulted in a publication in a car magazine when he was only 8 years old.

Painting is in his blood, his grandfather made many pieces of art. He could flawlessly copy the old Dutch masters, such as Johannes Vermeer and Rembrandt van Rijn. His grandfather was very good at painting and Michael Koorevaar was inspired by him. He learned a lot form his grandfather and started to paint classic works of art, such as ‘The little street’ by Johannes Vermeer.

Later on, his interest turned more to the abstract side of painting. Michael Koorevaar wanted to create something in which the viewer had to look longer to discover what exactly there was to see. He started experimenting more and more with colors and techniques and discovered his own abstract painting style. Michael Koorevaar states that he enjoys everything he does, every second that he is working of a piece of art, he tries to show his enthusiasm and love for abstract art.