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Canadian, b. 1946 Pieter Molenaar was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands. He first became interested in painting when he was twelve years old, and was encouraged to develop his talent by his father. Art school in Amsterdam provided Molenaar with training and the opportunity to garner many awards. Since coming to Canada in 1979, he has continued to paint and show his work nationally. Molenaar admires the Old Dutch Masters, and this is reflected in the style of his paintings - his colours are rich and his tones evocative. Often, his paintings reflect a brooding, pensive, and compelling atmosphere most obvious in his scenes of pending storms in rural settings, rolling waves of seascapes, and slanting light down city streets. He uses the strength of expression that oil paint allows to create the dramatic skies of his commanding sea, city and landscapes. When asked from what does he draw inspiration, Molenaar replies that memory, photographs, and paying attention to the world around him supply him with all the subject matter he needs. In a style that blends realism and impressionism, he uses dramatic colours, contours, and brushwork to enhance scenes from the West Coast, the Prairies, and The Netherlands. He creates a unique and intelligible impression of his subjects, which is much appreciated by those who admirer and collect his work. |
PIETER MOLENAAR
