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portraits in watercolor

The portraits I paint are about a stillness and sensitivity that I experience, and that I see reflected in other people. My work is about a quiet connection, a recognition of a shared being that is seldom expressed in words. go to gallery...

commissions / portret in opdracht

If you’re interested in commissioning a portrait, or if you want to learn more about my way of working, read more about it here.

Portrait Foundations Course

with Anna Korteweg

Learn how to draw portraits by understanding and breaking down each facial feature and using monochrome watercolour techniques to help create volume, form and depth.

Starting on 19 August 2023, the program includes 6 live classes and a Live Feedback Session. You can enrol at any time.

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Use special discount code ESAnnaK and get a 5% discount on your subscription with Etchr Studio

video demo of the sea

In this 40-minute video demo I share with you my painting process of 'The Sea', a watercolor painted on prepared clay panel.

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10% of sales will be donated to special aid for war refugees (vluchtelingenwerk)

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The portraits I paint are about a stillness and sensitivity that I experience, and that I see reflected in other people. My work is about a quiet connection, a recognition of a shared being that is seldom expressed in words.