Einleitung

Louis van der Kruyk, born in The Hague on October 31, 1959, is a self-taught painter who has shaped his artistic journey entirely on his own. From an early age, he was fascinated by painting and explored countless techniques and styles, with the exception of abstract art. While his work defies easy categorization, he feels most drawn to impressionism and to portraits of mostly imaginary people. His paintings often exude a melancholic, tranquil atmosphere, as if they belong to another world or time.