Roman van Gelder

Roman van Gelder is a Dutch painter educated in media, design, and communication, who works primarily with acrylics and water-based oils on canvas, wood panel, and specialty paper. He masterfully blends semi-realism and expressive abstraction, building vibrant, layered compositions through careful preparation and premium materials; his subjects range from meticulously detailed botanicals to dynamic landscapes and whimsical portraits. Through his art, he conveys a moving tribute to memory, nature’s fragility, and moments of pure wonder, inviting viewers to rediscover the profound beauty and fleeting joy of life.