Silent William

William (Castle Dillenburg, 24 April 1533 - Delft, 10 July 1584), Prince of Orange, Count of Nassau-Dillenburg, better known as William of Orange or by his nickname William the Silent and often called Father of the Netherlands, was initially stadholder (deputy) for the reigning lord of the Netherlands. He began his career in the service of the Roman-German Emperor Charles V.

One of the Prince's mottoes was Je maintiendrai (French for 'I shall maintain'), which became anchored in the coat of arms of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The national anthem of the later state of the Netherlands bears his name since 1932: the Wilhelmus. Since the twentieth century, Dutch national sports teams have worn an orange outfit that can be traced back to his title as Prince of Orange.

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Contemporary images and even those from the past inspire me to recycle them for re-actionary contemporary impressionist art. My drawings and paintings are sketch impressions in a loose and free style, the paintings in a colorful palette. I also produce collages and digital artworks or find new inspirations and compositions through paint strokes from existing works. I work fast, from emotion, averse to perfection, careful not to lapse into details and endless fiddling.

Compositions in an almost unfinished state, works that are part of the contemporary impressionist incentive. Evolving towards a more questioning abstract essential contemporary expressive impressionism.

With the internet we are overloaded with thousands of images a day, wonderful. But does original art on the wall still have a future? Yes, you can touch them, feel them, smell them. Paintings and drawings that move and stimulate you, that give you attention and immerse you every day in a bath of total relaxation and pleasure. People say that I am one of the most appreciated and renowned post-war art painters from South Limburg. I sell my original works all over the world. I very much appreciate the cooperation with Werk aan de Muur / Oh my Prints because my originals are now also available for everyone through excellent, high quality re-productions.

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