Portraits
Discover a selection of portraits where character, atmosphere, and personality take center stage. Each piece is unique and crafted with care for private and corporate clients.
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Blog
Inspiring stories about portraits and art
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Welcome to My Blog: Portraits of People and Moments
As a portrait painter and visual artist, I have spent years capturing the essence of people and extraordinary events in my work. In this blog, I share the stories behind the portraits I’ve created over time—from well-known Dutch figures and international personalities to remarkable moments and models that have inspired me.
These stories are not arranged by date but follow a random order, much like the memories they evoke. Here, you’ll read about the process behind a portrait, the emotions and thoughts hidden within each face, and the timeless value of a well-crafted portrait. Whether it’s a family portrait, a corporate portrait, or a posthumous portrait, each piece has its own story.
My portraits are more than just paintings; they are timeless treasures for future generations. They are created with care, without haste, and are meant to endure for generations to come. In this blog, I take you behind the scenes of my studio and share my experiences as a professional portrait artist in the Netherlands and beyond.
I have the great pleasure of commissioning Daan on a private work. I do not hesitate in recommending Daan as a contemporary master with the ability to capture the subject in a way only a true artist can.
C. Turnbull
Daan is a very talented painter / drawer who goes to great length to include the personality of his subject in his work
His drawings of our children are a pleasure to look at every day,
Anton Dreesman
Daan has the ability to put faces on a painting as if they are real and you are able to touch their faces
Jan Koolen
Best portrait painter off the last 30 years, highly recommended received several prices + The Royal Highness Prince Bernhard off The Netherlands and a lot of famous International people have let their portraits painted by Daan
Sylvana Maanurdin
Daan van Doorn is an artist pur sang I have great admittance for his portraits with stand out for its intensity, excellent likeness and fabulous technique. Besides, Daan is a sympathetic guy !