Please enjoy viewing my page. I have included some information about the medium I use, my inspiration and process:

Each of my paintings contains a mixture of acrylic paint and collage papers. Collage papers are prepared with water-soluble paints and inks and textures are achieved through printmaking and various other techniques.

Color and Patterns are a major theme of my work. I work in a semi-abstract style capturing original thoughts and design from my reference photos. I am particularly drawn to floral and other botanical subjects. However I am equally drawn to other subjects where I can interact with interesting forms & shapes and add color.

I start each painting by selecting my reference photos and thinking about how I will lay out the initial composition. I paint a rough outline in acrylic and then start applying collage paper. This creative process leads  to an array of interesting patterns and colors in each painting.

If you have any questions or comments please e-mail me at:  alvanwyk@sympatico.ca