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Miss Dior: From Beauty Campaign to Collectible Art

By |2025-06-24T17:27:36+02:00June 24th, 2025|Art, Artist Life, Masterpiece Spotlight|

The story behind Miss Dior As an artist with a background in makeup artistry, I’ve always had an instinctive eye for faces. For details. For the kind of beauty that’s not only seen, but felt. My painting Miss Dior was inspired by a Dior pre-fall 2020 ad campaign with the image of Jennifer Lawrence, a moment of elegance captured in Dior’s signature style. The campaign struck me immediately. Jennifer’s face, softly lit yet powerful. The contrast in the composition. The subtle asymmetry of her earring. It all came together in a way that felt sculptural. Iconic. Worth translating into [...]

How is a painting valued?

By |2025-06-24T12:50:57+02:00June 24th, 2025|Art, Artist Life|

It’s not just about what you see, it’s about what it says. When someone asks me how a painting is valued, I know they’re not just talking about numbers. They want to understand why some artworks are €2,000 and others €200,000. Why certain names command attention, and prices, while others go unnoticed. Let me tell you what determines value in the world of contemporary art, especially when it comes to my own work. 1. The value of vision Art is not a product; it’s a point of view. What makes a Wendy Buiter painting valuable is not just the technique, [...]

Why is art so expensive?

By |2025-06-24T13:10:14+02:00June 22nd, 2025|Art, Artist Life|

Because real art is never just an object, it’s a declaration. When people encounter one of my original paintings, whether in a gallery, online, or in a private collection, they often ask: “Why is art so expensive?” It’s a valid question. But the real question behind it is this: What are you actually buying when you buy art? 1. You’re not buying materials. You’re buying meaning. Canvas, paint, and gold detailing are not what makes a work valuable. What you're buying is an idea, a story told in color, form, and presence.When you acquire one of my paintings, you're [...]

The Commission Process: A Personal Insight into Creating Bespoke Artworks

By |2025-06-21T16:59:22+02:00June 21st, 2025|Art|

Being asked to create a commissioned artwork is always an honour. Truly. To me, it's the ultimate compliment, especially because most of my clients already own one or more of my original pieces. Often, by the time they reach out for a commission, it's their second, third, or even fifth Wendy Buiter. A commissioned work is a natural next step; a way to go deeper, to create something intimately connected to their personal world. Most commissions I create are portraits -often of the lady of the house- but I’ve also painted families, beloved pets, or a combination of both. [...]

What determines the value of a painting?

By |2026-01-22T16:50:05+01:00June 21st, 2025|Art, Artist Life|

What Determines the Value of a Painting? Visibility is value. And true icons are seen, and remembered! I’m often asked why some of my paintings are priced so high. Not with suspicion, but with curiosity. The question behind the question is: “What makes a painting worth tens of thousands of euros?” Let’s talk about it. 1. Fame raises value. Always. Think of The Girl with a Pearl Earring, Mona Lisa, or Van Gogh’s Almond Blossom. Why are they priceless? Because they’ve been seen. Shared. Loved. Reproduced. Their fame doesn’t diminish the original, instead it elevates it. Every cushion with [...]

Velvet Gaze; An iconic portrait by Wendy Buiter

By |2025-06-24T13:10:32+02:00June 19th, 2025|Art, Artist Life|

Velvet Gaze — A Portrait That Looks Back For the woman who doesn’t just enter a room, she commands it. There is a moment, fleeting yet unforgettable, when someone looks at you not with curiosity, but with recognition. Velvet Gaze captures that moment. This painting is not about softness, though it speaks in velvet tones. It’s about presence. About knowing who you are and not needing to explain it. The woman portrayed does not glance. She studies. She remembers. Her gaze is not for decoration, it is declaration. With her sculpted features, deep lashes, and bold red lips, she is unapologetically [...]

The power of female portraiture in contemporary interiors

By |2025-06-18T16:16:09+02:00June 18th, 2025|Art|

As a female portrait artist, I explain why feminine figurative art enhances contemporary interiors, ideal for penthouses and private residences. Portraiture has long been a way to convey identity, elegance, and narrative. For me, painting the female figure isn’t only about likeness, it's about commanding presence. When you hang a female portrait in a contemporary interior, it becomes a silent yet eloquent inhabitant of the space. Especially in penthouses, private residences, or high-end homes, the work becomes a visual anchor: grounding, captivating, unforgettable. My clients, many of whom are women themselves, tell me how having a portrait that reflects [...]

How to commission a bespoke painting that reflects your style

By |2025-06-18T16:07:47+02:00June 18th, 2025|Art|

How to commission a bespoke painting that reflects your style Commissioning a painting should be an experience, not a transaction. As a experienced Dutch contemporary artist, I design every piece to fit you: your story, your walls, your lifestyle. First, we start with a conversation. I ask: What mood does your room hold? What feelings do you wish to evoke? That’s how custom size painting begins, not with dimensions, but with intention. If your living space features a high ceiling, a large scale original painting may be the perfect focal point. I travel internationally (on request, with additional fees) [...]

Why Feminine Art belongs in the modern home

By |2025-06-18T16:12:20+02:00June 18th, 2025|Art, Artist Life|

I believe that feminine energy in art isn’t just decoration, it transforms a space. From the moment I began painting muses, I was drawn to how softness and strength can coexist on canvas, and in your living room. Original artwork with emotional meaning speaks to the heart of a modern home. It does more than fill a wall, it invites reflection, warmth, and subtle power. Many clients tell me their bespoke painting now feels like a trusted friend, quietly present through daily life. When you commission a custom statement art piece, you're bringing a narrative into your space. A [...]

A spiritual being with paint: How Wayne Dyer shaped my Path as an artist

By |2025-06-24T13:10:51+02:00June 18th, 2025|Art, Artist Life|

I’ve never met Wayne Dyer, but I consider him one of my greatest teachers. His books found me when I needed them most, not during a period of artistic inspiration, but in the quiet, uncertain in-between moments. The ones where doubt creeps in. Where fatigue is louder than vision. Where the question “why am I doing all this?” echoes longer than the brushstroke lasts. And then, there it was. That one sentence that stayed with me like a mantra: “You are not a human being having a spiritual experience. You are a spiritual being having a human experience.” That changed [...]

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