Still life painting with flowers in a vase, grain stalks in a jar and a wine bottle - oil on canvas by Pieter Ringoot (1921 -2011)
Painted in the artist's studio in Lebbeke. (East Flanders - Belgium)
A still life is an artistic composition of motionless or lifeless objects, which have been carefully lit. Painting a still life allows a painter to concentrate on the composition and on the use of colour and tonal value, the flowing distinction in colour nuances between the lightest and darkest parts.
As Pieter's grandson, I have photographed many of my grandfather's works in high resolution, (and sometimes digitally restored) for all to enjoy. Some of the photographed works are available, as prints on various materials, through this site. Would you like to see more of Pieter's work? Then take a look at the Ringoot Gallery website. (www.galerieringoot.com)
By purchasing a reproduction, you help me manage the works, the website and maintain my grandfather's colourful legacy.
Galerie Ringoot is a homage to the work of the Belgian painter Pieter Ringoot (1921 - 2011) and the Dutch illustrator, writer and painter Hans Sturris.
This online art gallery shows a selection of the artists' work, consisting of oil paintings, watercolours, pen drawings, Sketches, ..
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