"Even with precise observations the personality and preferences of the artist will sneak in by itself. Most of the time it adds value to the work." Piet Sebens (Groningen, 1961) studied at the Minerva Academy in Groningen from 1979-84. Balanced compositions, bright colors and a thought-through process are characteristic of his still lifes. Sebens lets himself be led by his observations, but eventually every painting gets a personal completion. According to the artist this adds value to the work. For example, the personal influence of the artist is reflected in solutions that he finds for problems that he encounters while working. It is a slow process and does not allow large production. The objects in Seben's still lifes are often very ordinary and and the artist himself says that his work has no symbolic significance. It’s the wonder of things and the visual information that the artist tries to strengthen in his still lifes. The formal aspects are emphasized. The artist paints wet in wet. This means that every part of a paintin must be thought through and carefully planned. He works with small brushes and a palette knife which requires a lot of time. He looks at everything around him with the eyes of an artist, in terms of composition, light, color and beauty. To provide variation, in the last few years, he paints subjects that require a faster process, such as models, portraits... (http://www.galeriemokum.com/en/kunstenaars/piet-sebens/) Although Sebens paints an occasional landscape or portrait he specializes in still lifes. His work is marked by fine brush strokes and attention to detail. His objects are chosen and arranged with great care, and there is nothing random in his compositions. Color is extremely important to Sebens, and he uses it with richness and sensitivity. In recent years he has gained growing recognition in the Netherlands as a realistic painter. (http://artodyssey1.blogspot.nl/2009/11/piet-sebens-sebens-was-born-in-1961-and.html) undefined

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