Karina Wijnen
Quote
On the unpainted canvas of the morning, with a brush I paint a poëm.
Skill
Capturing paintings and drawings in realisme
Residence
Europe, Belgium, Gent
Bio
Let me introduce you to Karina, a talented self-taught artist hailing from Belgium. Her artistic journey has been a lifelong dedication to painting and drawing portraits. With a keen eye, she has the remarkable ability to capture the essence of one's character through their eyes. As we all know, "eyes are the windows to the soul."With an exquisite eye for detail, Karina possesses the extraordinary ability to capture the very essence of a person's character through the windows of their soul - their eyes.
From a young age, Karina knew her destiny was intertwined with a brush in her hand. Fuelled by an insatiable passion for art, she made the bold decision to devote all her time and energy to perfecting her craft. Her journey led her to the esteemed Gooise Academy in Laren, where she honed her skills through sculpting, painting, and drawing courses. Here, she discovered the true power of art to convey emotion, to tell stories, and to forge connections between artist and audience.
Karina's artistic prowess is most notably exemplified in her realistic portraits, which have garnered widespread acclaim and multiple exhibition opportunities. Each stroke of her brush breathes life into her subjects, immersing viewers in a world where emotions dance on the canvas. Through her art, Karina invites you to experience the raw beauty and vulnerability of the human spirit.
Influences
In the gaze of a face, Karina discovers inspiration. With her pencil as her guide, she sets forth on a transformative journey, bringing portraits to life with emotion and beauty.
Work by Karina Wijnen
Her specialty lies in acrylics on linen, and her works showcase a fusion of pop art and realism. She skillfully captures the essence of eyes and portrays them in a captivating black and white style, bringing the portraits to life with sometimes a dash of color, her unique interpretation.
