Nightcap
2 June 2021
This mechanical jumping spider forms the basis of this work.
The title refers to the nightcap that the sparrow is wearing.
But also to the teacup as a nightcap before going to sleep.
Nightcap
25 x 25 cm, Oil on panel, available from Wim Bals Art Studio
🤷 Unfortunately, this painting has just been sold.
Biscuit Ganache
31 May 2021
This painting can be seen together with other new works at Galerie Honingen in Gouda (NL).
A brochure has also been published for the occasion with some of the new works that will be on display during this exhibition.
The cake that can be seen in the painting is from the local bakery 'ARTO'.
Biscuit Ganache
25 x 45 cm, Oil on panel
Cognac
28 April 2021
Very happy that my painting "Amigos" has been used for the label of this exquisite and exclusive cognac:
# 8 Le voyageur: Lot 67 (1967) Jean-Luc Pasquet, petite champagne, 40,6%.
Limited and numbered edition of 438 bottles. Origin: Pierre de Joyet (Jurignac).
The painting is 'Amigos' (Private collection Belgium)
www.malternative-belgium.com
Work in progress
15 April 2021
Currently working on a vintage Fiat 500 powered by solar energy.
Stay tuned!
Solar Car
35 x 28 cm
Oil on panel
Did you know?
24 March 2021
Did you know that I originally painted still lifes before I started painting paintings of animals?
Still lifes formed an excellent basis because you are mainly concerned with shape, color, light and composition and not immediately with an underlying story.
Here you see a still life, which I still think is a nice painting today.
Stillife with bottles
24 x 30 cm
Oil on panel
Are you interested in this painting? Drop me a mail.
2 New paintings
24 January 2021
I would like to present you two new paintings.
They both have the same size of 28 x 35 cm and have the same type of frame.
Clementine Car
A 'car' composed of clementines and an old glue jar.
The driver is a slow lori, a nocturnal animal that normally lives in the trees.
28 x 35 cm
Oil on panel
Big Wave
This painting shows a young pelican's first flight.
The accompanying meerkat has a telescope to determine the course.
28 x 35 cm
Oil on panel
Are you interested in these paintings? Drop me a mail.
🤷 Unfortunately, these paintings has just been sold.
Hairdressers
28 December 2020
Hairdressers
This painting has been painted a while ago.
But because art doesn't have an expiration date and I still find the work interesting, I would like to post it.
In the past I often combined human figures with animals in an (almost) impossible combination.
In this artwork, hairdressers in the form of a hamster and two frogs are involved in the hairdo to put every hair in the right fold
Hairdressers
22 x 22 cm
Oil on panel
Available from the Wim Bals Art Studio
Ready!
7 December 2020
Terra Nova
Two explorers discovering new land (Terra Nova).
They are welcomed by the local insects.
The two figures have been surprised by the welcoming greeting of the butterflies and the grasshopper.
As a fine painter, this was a wonderful job to do!
Terra Nova
40 x 70 cm
Oil on panel
Private Collection Belgium
Varnishing
22 October 2020
Varnishing Extravaganza
See how the varnish is lifting up the colors and tones of this oil painting 'Extravaganza'.
Extravaganza
25 x 25 cm
Oil on panel
Private Collection The Netherlands
Work in Progress
1 August 2020
Flying Zoo
Currently working on this new painting 'Flying Zoo'. 40 x 70 cm. Who ever comes to Stekene, the place where I live, probably knows this plane. It was the inspiration to create this painting. In this stage I am working on the final layer in oil, still a bit to go but the end result is gradually coming near.
Panda Express
29 May 2020
Watch out!
With a fresh load of bamboo, this panda is on its way to a zoo or perhaps relatives of this panda in the jungle. Or just for themselves?
On the back of the scooter, the giraffe tries to keep the whole heap of bamboo together somewhat.
Both the snowy owl and the meerkat take the opportunity to ride with this 'Uber-panda'.
If you look closely, you can also spot an alligator in the water...
Panda Express
25 x 25 cm
Oil on panel
Private Collection The Netherlands
New painting
1 May 2020
Trompe l'oeil
I would like to introduce my latest painting 'Powernap'.
Trompe-l'oeil is a painting technique that looks deceptively realistic. The word trompe-l'oeil is French and literally means "deceive the eye" or optical illusion.
That is why it seems as if the leg of the resting cat comes 'out of the frame'. Of course, the frame itself has been painted and the painting will still be in a frame.
😻 Powernap
40 x 60 cm
Oil on panel
Private Collection Portugal
Video 'How do you frame a painting'
April 19 2020
New video YouTube
I use a so called floating frame to frame my paintings.
Follow all steps in this video to get a great framing result.
Happy viewing!
Buy a painting now?
April 7, 2020
Buy art online
There has been a noticeable trend lately to buy more and more paintings online.
If you are not yet familiar with buying art online, I would like to explain this.
How does this work?
- You send a message to me with the title of the painting you wish to purchase.
- You will receive the payment details.
- The painting is packed and can withstand a fall of 2 meters.
- The shipment is insured for the full amount.
- The painting is sent by courier.
- You will receive the painting within a week
If you have any questions about this, please send me a message.
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