Renso Tamse is a Dutch artist who has traveled the world to paint wildlife in their natural habitats. No other place on earth immediately captivated him more than Yellowstone, the Grand Tetons and the American West. The unique and rugged terrain, vast wilderness and abundant wildlife connected him in a way no other place has, and he knew he would have to return year after year.
Kings and Queens (triptych), watercolor, 28 x 70 in.
“Even when I’m at home in Holland, a part of me is always in Yellowstone, longing to go back,” the artist says. “With such a variety and abundance of animals, and how easy they are to find, I feel as if they are begging me to paint them.”
Tamse’s art is a modern take on wildlife realism. Some paintings are so lifelike they appear to be photographs, but Tamse does not rely on photos, using only multiple sketches and drawings which help him delve into his subjects and compositions. “For me, it is important to capture the spirit of the animal and use my art to tell its story,” he says. Tamse hopes to convey the importance of wildlife to new generations—helping them to reconnect with nature.
River Patrol, watercolor, 39 x 59 in.
Studying at the Rotterdam Academy of Visual Arts is when Tamse discovered his desire for realistic drawing and painting. “I have been able to develop my own technique in watercolor, from processing the paper surface to mastering the delicate balance of water and pigment,” he explains. “I found I could quickly apply new layers and refine my brushstrokes.”
He found the quick drying time of watercolors ideal for capturing the realism he sought.
Great Horned Owl, watercolor, 15 x 19 in.
In addition to other endeavors, Tamse’s work will be a part of the Western Visions art show and sale taking place this September at the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson, Wyoming. —
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North American Contact: (703) 624-7470 wendykeller@keller-artmgmt.com
International Contact: 011 31 624763942 info@rensotamse.com, www.rensotamse.com
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