Lucia Heffernan Animal Painting by Paul Meijering

Realistic painting in acrylic by the American artist Lucia Heffernan, painted by the artist Paul Meijering - The original painting 90 x 120 cm and available for sale

"My body of work is an expression and exploration of my lifelong fascination with animals. Through my paintings I try to give animals a voice and a personality, while making light of our unique human existence. By imagining what animals might do when in human situations, I stage scenes that highlight both their innocence and raw instincts.This collision of animal and human sensibilities creates a whimsical, theatrical and often humorous world that viewers can identify with on an emotional level.And a design oil painter, I am constantly experimenting with different styles of contemporary realism that balance my artistic sensibilities, technique and unique sense of humor. As I evolve, what remains constant is my respect for the animals that inspire me, and my desire to bring a smile to the face of every viewer."

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For almost 33 years now, Paul Meijering has been active with the paint brushes. As a 17- year old inspired youngster he joined the Academy of Arts in Enschede (Holland) in order to receive a native training in drawing- and painting technique.

At that time (1980) the tendency of the abstract was running riot, and to his dismay and disappointment Paul found that the trade of the ancient masters was merely 'old hat', the realistic art being disregarded and looked down upon. After two years of useless botchery, there was only one conclusion to draw: 'get autodidact, be a self-taught person!' Paul then left the academy to work for a living, but at the back of his mind there always loomed the passion of his life: to paint. At his spare time he painted and his efforts are characteristic as far as man plays an important role are concerned, or to put it in his own words: 'Each human being tinkers at his own existence, it is the source of inspiration to explain the non-verbal by way of painting'.

The paintings attracted attention at various exhibitions and he was frequently approached by trades-people, hotel-keepers, merchants. These customers were for the most part interested in large wall-paintings and decorations. In the year 2000 the painter develops a speciality that's quite unique: he applies himself to paint football pictures. After a year he gets the chance to realize an open exhibition for an indefinite time as well with the Dutch Football Union 'KNVB' in Zeist as in

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