About Tim van der Laan

A few years ago I started making paintings. The creative subjects have always had my interest, but I never got around to producing them myself. Different techniques and subjects have been passed in the past years. Making portraits with acrylic paint is what has stuck with me the most. The inspiration for the portraits I get from the hit series The Peaky Blinders and the music of Bruce Springsteen.


The Peaky Blinders
One of the sources of inspiration for Tim is the hit series The Peaky Blinders. The atmosphere of Birmingham in the early 1900's, the typical costumes and The Garrison (the Peaky Blinders' favourite pub) all invite you to make a beautiful painting.

Arthur Shelby and Thomas Shelby are the first two characters that have appeared on the canvas. More are sure to follow in the future....

Bruce Springsteen
Tim has been a big fan of Bruce Springsteen for years. The narrative nature of his songs appeal tremendously. That is why Bruce should not be missing as a subject for my paintings...