a little experiment that turned out kinda nice I think.I was going for 2 things. you know those black papers that you can scratch on and the colors come out from underneath? and the second was a feeling of bewilderment, like something doesn’t add up. you know the feeling you get when they are dancing…
Best hug
commissioned painting. @genio_e_sregolatezza got to meet her heroes in Rotterdam this year. @radnaplomp took this beautiful picture of Larrys big hug. picture of the painting by @john_heesakkers
Morphing
a sort of morphing between lau’s hand and Larry’s face. original picture of Laurent by benoliver194original picture of Larry by ?( let me know if you know) black canvas 80x60cm white acrylic paint. picture of painting by @john_heesakkers
Squirrel
dont you just love this little squirrel? original picture by @camwhitnall I changed the white flowers to pink roses to up the contrast in my painting. 80x60cm black canvas, acrylic paint picture of the painting by @john_heesakkers
Rise to mental health
@lestwinson supporting some one during their @riseformentalhealthtour with @kidswritenetwork in 2023. we all need support at some point. lets normalize that. lets normalize actively working and talking about our mental health. not sure who took the picture, but thx to @lestwinsxme who found it for me. let me know if you know… @lilrem_filmmaker took the picture! 80x60cm canvas, black and white acrylic paint. picture…
Blue Ivy, Beyonce and the twins
original picture taken by Beyonce peeps. picture of painting by @john_heesakkers this… this painting is something else. I knew I had to do something special with it. its one of the busiest paintings youll ever see of me. it was a challenge in many ways. tried a few new techniques that didnt quite work out…
Saying goodbye to my dancing shoes
Commisioned painting for @redd_leggo of Laurent saying goodbye to his dancing shoes… it was an emotional moment. Picture by @redd_leggo.
Double deal
edit of the picture of Laurent by @_susana_lt , not sure who took the original picture. original picture of Larry by @impakvisualz picture of painting by @john_heesakkers
kunst in de vink sept 9-10 2023
i will be participating again, just like over 50 other local artists. if you have time and are in the neighbourhood, please drop by!
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