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@wimheldens.bsky.social Oct 2, 2026, 9:34 AM

"N.Y.P.D.", oil on canvas, 2008, #contemporaryrealism #NYPD #dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting

@jlkeeton.bsky.social Oct 1, 2026, 7:49 PM

TBT The Boarding House, Madrid, NM Watercolor on Paper 37" x 57"

This is from a middle of the night wander south of Santa Fe 14 years ago, not long after we moved there.

#tbt #nocturne #watercolor #madridnm #night #newmexico #contemporaryrealism #artistinportugal #jonathankeeton

@amillus.bsky.social Oct 1, 2026, 5:41 PM

AI44 winner REBECCA J. JONES @rebeccajonesshenanigans
(W)hole. May 2024. Moth Tattoo Eating Sweater. The underlying factors of self-sabotage are typically due to feelings of inadequacy - not feeling worthy of something.
#AmericanIllustration #ai44 #Illustrator
#contemporaryrealism #drawing

@wimheldens.bsky.social Oct 1, 2026, 1:01 PM

"Soaking Wet", 40 x 45 cm, 1997, oil on canvas, private collection NL ( portrait of my dear friend Beau) #beauvoir #contemporaryrealism #portraitofafriend #dutchrealism #narrativepainting

@wimheldens.bsky.social Sep 30, 2026, 12:54 PM

"With Love From Musanje", oil on canvas, 2024, 60 x 70 cm #refugeesarewelcomehere #gayrightsarehumanrights #contemporaryrealism #allpeopleareequals #outloudandproud

@wimheldens.bsky.social Sep 29, 2026, 11:37 AM

"Janine And Musanje", 70 x 60 cm, oil on canvas 2026 #dutchrealism #lovethyneighborlikeyouloveyourself #refugeesarewelcomehere #gayrightsarehumanrights #contemporaryrealism

@wimheldens.bsky.social Sep 29, 2026, 10:11 AM

"Ball Game", oil on canvas, 2013, private collection USA #dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting #contemporaryrealism #ballgame

@wimheldens.bsky.social Sep 28, 2026, 11:18 AM

"The Holy Grail", 40 x 45 cm, oil on canvas, private collection NL #theholygrail #narrativepainting #contemporaryrealism #childreninart #figurativeart

@wimheldens.bsky.social Sep 27, 2026, 6:26 PM

"Music" 2013, 180 x 200 cm oil on canvas #dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting #contemporaryrealism #musicinarts

@wimheldens.bsky.social Sep 25, 2026, 7:14 AM

"Queen Of Spuds", oil on canvas, 1993, 190 x 150 cm #contemporaryrealism #dragqueensrule #figurativeart #narrativepainting #dutchrealism

@jlkeeton.bsky.social Sep 24, 2026, 7:27 PM

TBT Nocturne, Iglesia San Jose, Cerrillos NM Oil on Linen 20" x 30"

This was 7 years ago in Cerrillos about 4:30 in the morning. I love this silent scene in front of the church there.

#tbt #oilpainting #nocturne #cerrillosnm #newmexico #contemporaryrealism #artistinportugal #jonathankeeton

@wimheldens.bsky.social Sep 24, 2026, 1:06 PM

"Taiwo And Papa Koos", 28 x 23 cm , oil on canvas 2026, Happy birthday Taiwo!! #figurativeart #allpeopleareequals #contemporaryrealism #kingtaiwo #birthdayboy❤️

@jlkeeton.bsky.social Sep 23, 2026, 7:29 PM

WIP Late Afternoon, Forest of Nisene Marks Oil on Linen 32" x 48"

A little further along on this chaotic but beautiful scene.

#wip #landscapepainting #oilpainting #forestofnisenemarks #california #forest #contemporaryrealism #artistinportugal #jonathankeeton

@wimheldens.bsky.social Sep 22, 2026, 11:33 AM

"The Goatee", 40 x 45 cm ,oil on canvas, 2002 #dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting #contemporaryrealism #thegoatee

@wimheldens.bsky.social Sep 21, 2026, 1:48 PM

"Enrique and E.T.", 40 x 45 cm, oil on canvas, 2026 #portraitofafriend #contemporaryrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting #dutchrealism

@wimheldens.bsky.social Sep 20, 2026, 9:05 AM

"Thinking Of Holland", oil on canvas 2020, 120 x 170 cm #thinkingofholland #denkendaanholland #allpeopleareequals #contemporaryrealism #figurativeart

@wimheldens.bsky.social Sep 19, 2026, 7:05 AM

"Saint Hoody", oil on canvas, 2017, 80 x 60 cm #dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting #contemporaryrealism #themalemuse

@wimheldens.bsky.social Sep 15, 2026, 10:10 AM

"Jajja" ( grandmother) 45 x 45 cm, oil on canvas 2021, 1st Prize ModPortrait Barcelona 2021
Collection Meam Barcelona #jajja #unknownheroines #lovinggrandmother #portraitpainting #contemporaryrealism

@firstamendmentgirl.bsky.social Sep 15, 2026, 12:08 AM

Dishes from Japan by Janet Fish, 2003, Private Collection

#ArtHistory #ContemporaryArt
#ContemporaryRealism

$Diffuse illumination saturates the entire surface of the artwork A collection of assorted vessels and fabric coverings occupies the pictorial plane. Two delicate stemmed glasses, one upright and the other recumbent, display their faceted surfaces. A pink parcel, tied with gold ribbon, rests near a pale green, crinkled package, both situated upon rippling drapery. The meticulous layering of thin, translucent qlazes builds an ethereal luminosity. This deliberate application constructs the illusion of delicate materiality, a visual dance of light and form. The patterned fabrics adorned with interwoven geometric motifs, suggest an intricate cultural tapestry. The modern consumer goods, rendered with heightened clarity, disrupt the expected domestic stillness. These contrasting elements speak to a globalized moment where traditional aesthetics encounter contemporary commerce. The vibrant hues applied with precise observation carve out distinct volumes. This careful arrangement defines the relationships between each element. The composition situates these obiects within a shared, yet fractured, visual field. Fish emerged as a prominent figure in the Photorealist movement of the 1970s, but quickly moved beyond strict representation to develop a more expressive and painterly style. "Dishes from Japan" exemplifies this transition, showcasing a heightened sense of color and a looser brushstroke than typical Photorealism. It reflects the broader Postmodern interest in reinterpretino traditional genres like still life and exploring the subiective experience of seeing.$

@wimheldens.bsky.social Sep 13, 2026, 8:17 AM

"Mirror, Mirror on the Wall", 70 x 100 cm, 2021, oil on canvas #refugeesarewelcomehere #gayrightsarehumanrights #allpeopleareequals #contemporaryrealism #themalemuse