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Effervescent Expression Illustrations

Jan Willem van Welzenis Creates Wildly Animated Paintings

— January 28, 2013 — Unique
Jan Willem van Welzenis is a Dutch painter with a penchant for wildly expressive paintings which blend effervescent scribbles with thick black lines to create a dynamic and patently original style of abstract expressionism.

Jan Willem van Welzenis was trained at the Academy of Fine Arts in Maastricht, Netherlands, where he specialized in painting and drawing. Looking through his portfolio, his classical instruction is evident: his brushstrokes may seem primitive to the naked eye, but upon closer viewing it's clear that each stroke is carefully located to emit maximum feral energy, the emotion his paintings are predicated on.

One of the most engaging paintings in Jan Willem van Welzenis's portfolio solely utilizes a light shade of red. The painting stands in stark contrast to Welzenis's other work, much of which features multiple colors. By focusing on one color and letting his passionate brush jabs tell the story, Jan Willem van Welzenis forces the audience to follow the narrative of his brush -- something many artists attempt, but rarely succeed in doing.
Trend Themes
1. Abstract Expressionism - Opportunity for art supplies and materials industry to innovate and market new products catering the needs of artists specializing in abstraction.
2. Emotive Brushstrokes - Opportunity for technology and software industry to develop AI-assisted programs that can replicate the brushstrokes of abstract artists and create unique designs.
3. Monochrome Art - Opportunity for galleries and exhibition spaces to showcase works of artists experimenting with monochrome art, thereby providing platforms for emerging talents to showcase their works.
Industry Implications
1. Art Supplies and Materials - Opportunity to develop and market new products catering to the needs of artists specializing in abstraction, including innovative paintbrushes, canvases, and paints.
2. Technology and Software - Opportunity to develop AI-assisted programs that can replicate the brushstrokes of abstract artists and create unique designs, leading to the creation of a new market segment catering to art enthusiasts.
3. Galleries and Exhibition Spaces - Opportunity to showcase works of artists experimenting with monochrome art, thereby providing platforms for emerging talents to showcase their works and disrupting the existing market with unique art exhibitions.
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