Pleased and very proud to present my new commissioned work celebrating the forty-year anniversary of the famous Dutch photographer Erwin Olaf.

In July, Post NL will be issuing ten stamps featuring five iconic photos that span Olaf's colourful career, entitled "Erwin Olaf 40 years of photography". On the stamp sheet are five iconic photos by him. The works are; "Pearls" (1986), "Julius Caesar, † 44 BC" (2000), "Nadia" (2002), "Portrait # 5" (2005) and "Portrait of Alex" (2018). All photos are unmistakably Erwin Olaf, who wants to show "a perfect world with a crack in it". On some parts of the stamp sheet, UV varnish (spot varnish) has been applied with screen printing.

Have always had an interest in the design of stamps from a very young age, stamps are a great insight into the past as well as modern graphic design. When you're looking at stamps as well as art, you spend a little more time than in our modern day instant-gratification activities. A great privilege to be involved in such a monumental moment in Erwin's career.

The "Erwin Olaf 40 Years of Photography" stamp sheet has ten stamps with the value indication Netherlands 1, intended for mail up to and including 20 grams for an address within the Netherlands. The stamps will be available from 1 July 2019 at the post office in the Bruna stores and via the website. The stamps can also be ordered by telephone from Collect Club customer service on telephone number 088 - 868 99 00. The period of validity is indefinite.

Have your own portrait taken!

Portraits commissioned from Franciscus & Franciscus are shot in their studio in Amsterdam, as well as on location. The background created for your portrait is decided by working closely with you, usually using backgrounds with significance and meaning to the sitter, eg. travel memories, home towns etc. Styling is provided as well as a professional hair and make-up artist.

When photographing young children, at least one parent must be present. The parent will also be required to assist dressing/changing the child or children.

The cost of a commissioned portrait will be communicated before any work begins. The client must pay half of the amount in advance and the remaining on delivery. Commissioned work will come in the form of a high quality print of 60cm x 45cm, attached to Dibond and a metal suspension frame.

Check this out!

New Ceremics made this year by F. Franciscus. These and more will be shown at 'This Art Fair' Amsterdam 27/12 - 30/12 2017.

http://www.fransfranciscus.nl/category/sculptures-...

We have two publications in two photo-magazines in one month. Pf & Fotografie, March 2017 issues.

Solostand no. 50, Beurs van Berlage, Amsterdam
27/12/2016 till 30/12/2016

This Art Fair is an Amsterdam based art fair offering a platform for talented artists to show and sell their works – with or without gallery. This year over 120 artists will present their works, in media ranging from painting and performance to video and photography. Read More →