Martine Jacobs - Amazon

Martine Jacobs, born in 1956 in Amsterdam, is a renowned Dutch pastel artist known for her vibrant and expressive artwork. Her style is characterized by a striking use of color and a playful approach to natural forms. She works primarily with pastel chalk and pastel pencils, which allow her to create soft transitions of color and add a sense of depth and emotion to her artwork. Theme and Inspiration: Martine draws inspiration from nature, animals (such as horses and wildlife), and landscapes. Her work can be seen as a celebration of the beauty and power of the natural world, combined with a unique, personal expression. Exhibitions and Notoriety: Her work has been shown in various galleries and exhibitions, and she has built a strong following of collectors of her artwork. Martine’s unique pastel technique and exuberant color palette make her a standout in the modern pastel art scene. In this mixed media pastel and collage composition, the rider and horse can be depicted as if they exist in two worlds at once: the known world and a mysterious parallel world. the horse and rider are partly in realistic colours, while the other part is done in surreal hues or shapes, as if the rider is on the edge of a new dimension. Size: 70cm (H) x 50cm (W) Framed: 73cm (H) x 53cm (W) Year: 2024 Medium: Mixed media Signed: Signed Edition: Unique artwork