Wim Heldens Painter
@wimheldens.bsky.social
Realist painter based in Amsterdam NL Winner BP Portrait Award NPG London 2011, ModPortrait 2021 Barcelona
"Tyler", 35 x 35 cm, oil on canvas 2023 #dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting #portraitpainting #portraitofafriend #contemporaryrealism
December 8, 2025 at 1:52 PM
"Tyler", 35 x 35 cm, oil on canvas 2023 #dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting #portraitpainting #portraitofafriend #contemporaryrealism
"Willem", 40 x 30 cm, 2020, oil on canvas, private collection Germany #willemdebruin
#dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting #portraitpainting #contemporaryrealism #mooimanmaleartgallery
#dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting #portraitpainting #contemporaryrealism #mooimanmaleartgallery
December 7, 2025 at 11:08 AM
"Willem", 40 x 30 cm, 2020, oil on canvas, private collection Germany #willemdebruin
#dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting #portraitpainting #contemporaryrealism #mooimanmaleartgallery
#dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting #portraitpainting #contemporaryrealism #mooimanmaleartgallery
"His Royal Highness", 45 x 45 cm, oil on canvas, 2021 #dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting is #portraitpainting #refugeesarewelcomehere #gayrightsarehumanrights #contemporaryrealism
December 6, 2025 at 8:48 AM
"His Royal Highness", 45 x 45 cm, oil on canvas, 2021 #dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting is #portraitpainting #refugeesarewelcomehere #gayrightsarehumanrights #contemporaryrealism
"Comedy and Violence", oil on canvas, 75 x 80 cm, 2025 #dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting #portraitpainting #refugeesarewelcomehere #gayrightsarehumanrights #contemporaryrealism #comedyandviolence
December 5, 2025 at 6:29 PM
"Comedy and Violence", oil on canvas, 75 x 80 cm, 2025 #dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting #portraitpainting #refugeesarewelcomehere #gayrightsarehumanrights #contemporaryrealism #comedyandviolence
"Jonas” , 100 x 65 cm, 2022, oil on canvas #dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting #portraitpainting #portraitofafriend #contemporaryrealism #jonas
December 3, 2025 at 3:09 PM
"Jonas” , 100 x 65 cm, 2022, oil on canvas #dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting #portraitpainting #portraitofafriend #contemporaryrealism #jonas
"Mo”, 40 x 30 cm, 2025, oil on canvas #dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting #portraitpainting #portraitofafriend #narrativepainting #footballfan #mo
December 2, 2025 at 7:55 AM
"Mo”, 40 x 30 cm, 2025, oil on canvas #dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting #portraitpainting #portraitofafriend #narrativepainting #footballfan #mo
"Blue Bambi”, 65 x 45 cm, oil on canvas 2025 #dutchrealism #figurativeart #bluebambi #narrativepainting #portraitpainting #refugeesarewelcomehere #gayrightsarehumanrights #contemporaryrealism
December 1, 2025 at 11:45 AM
"Blue Bambi”, 65 x 45 cm, oil on canvas 2025 #dutchrealism #figurativeart #bluebambi #narrativepainting #portraitpainting #refugeesarewelcomehere #gayrightsarehumanrights #contemporaryrealism
"Diva", 80 x 70 cm, oil on canvas, 2025 #diva #dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting #portraitpainting #refugeesarewelcomehere #gayrightsarehumanrights #contemporaryrealism #dragqueenmakeup
November 30, 2025 at 12:11 PM
"Diva", 80 x 70 cm, oil on canvas, 2025 #diva #dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting #portraitpainting #refugeesarewelcomehere #gayrightsarehumanrights #contemporaryrealism #dragqueenmakeup
"Hayo”, 40 x 35cm, 2010, oil on canvas, Private Collection,The Netherlands #dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting #portraitpainting #portraitofafriend #portraitcommission #contemporaryrealism
November 29, 2025 at 11:28 AM
"Hayo”, 40 x 35cm, 2010, oil on canvas, Private Collection,The Netherlands #dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting #portraitpainting #portraitofafriend #portraitcommission #contemporaryrealism
"Ajax”, 50 x 40 cm, oil on canvas, 2020, #mooimanmaleartgallery #dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting #portraitpainting #contemporaryrealism #ajaxamsterdam
November 28, 2025 at 6:50 PM
"Ajax”, 50 x 40 cm, oil on canvas, 2020, #mooimanmaleartgallery #dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting #portraitpainting #contemporaryrealism #ajaxamsterdam
"School”, 125 x 165 cm, 2015, oil on canvas, #dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting #school #classroom #contemporaryrealism #school
November 27, 2025 at 11:40 AM
"School”, 125 x 165 cm, 2015, oil on canvas, #dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting #school #classroom #contemporaryrealism #school
"The Young Man and the Sea”, 150 x 70 cm, oil on canvas, 2023 #dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting #portraitpainting #refugeesarewelcomehere #gayrightsarehumanrights #contemporaryrealism #theyoungmanandthesea
November 26, 2025 at 2:26 PM
"The Young Man and the Sea”, 150 x 70 cm, oil on canvas, 2023 #dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting #portraitpainting #refugeesarewelcomehere #gayrightsarehumanrights #contemporaryrealism #theyoungmanandthesea
"Ohio Girl”, 117 x 172,5 cm, 2011/2012, #ohiogirl #dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting #portraitpainting #contemporaryrealism
November 25, 2025 at 9:13 AM
"Ohio Girl”, 117 x 172,5 cm, 2011/2012, #ohiogirl #dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting #portraitpainting #contemporaryrealism
"Reading Time”, 110 x 90 cm, 2023, oil on canvas ( currently in The Figuativas 2025 exhibition MEAM Barcelona) #figurativas2025 #dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting #portraitpainting #refugeesarewelcomehere #gayrightsarehumanrights #contemporaryrealism #readingtime
November 24, 2025 at 11:59 AM
"Reading Time”, 110 x 90 cm, 2023, oil on canvas ( currently in The Figuativas 2025 exhibition MEAM Barcelona) #figurativas2025 #dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting #portraitpainting #refugeesarewelcomehere #gayrightsarehumanrights #contemporaryrealism #readingtime
"Sebastian",130 x 130 cm, 1980. oil on canvas #dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting #portraitpainting #contemporaryrealism #sebastian
November 22, 2025 at 8:12 AM
"Sebastian",130 x 130 cm, 1980. oil on canvas #dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting #portraitpainting #contemporaryrealism #sebastian
"Natty”, 35 x 35 cm, oil on canvas, second prize FIKVA minartures WG Gallery Dordrecht NL #miniartures2024 #dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting #portraitpainting #refugeesarewelcomehere #gayrightsarehumanrights #contemporaryrealism #natty
November 21, 2025 at 9:37 AM
"Natty”, 35 x 35 cm, oil on canvas, second prize FIKVA minartures WG Gallery Dordrecht NL #miniartures2024 #dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting #portraitpainting #refugeesarewelcomehere #gayrightsarehumanrights #contemporaryrealism #natty
"Requiem For Renato”, 50 x 60 cm, 2002, Private Collection Turkey, oil on canvas, #dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting #portraitpainting #portraitofafriend #requiem
November 20, 2025 at 1:43 PM
"Requiem For Renato”, 50 x 60 cm, 2002, Private Collection Turkey, oil on canvas, #dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting #portraitpainting #portraitofafriend #requiem
"Comedy and Violence”, 75 x 80 cm 2025, oil on canvas #dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting #portraitpainting #refugeesarewelcomehere #gayrightsarehumanrights #contemporaryrealism #contemporaryrealism #comedyandviolence
November 19, 2025 at 7:40 PM
"Comedy and Violence”, 75 x 80 cm 2025, oil on canvas #dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting #portraitpainting #refugeesarewelcomehere #gayrightsarehumanrights #contemporaryrealism #contemporaryrealism #comedyandviolence
“The Icing On The Cake”, 45 x 45 cm, 2021, oil on canvas #dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting #portraitpainting #refugeesarewelcomehere #gayrightsarehumanrights #contemporaryrealism #theicingonthecake #cakeart
November 18, 2025 at 6:52 PM
“The Icing On The Cake”, 45 x 45 cm, 2021, oil on canvas #dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting #portraitpainting #refugeesarewelcomehere #gayrightsarehumanrights #contemporaryrealism #theicingonthecake #cakeart
"The Architect”, 100 x 70 cm, private collection The Netherlands, oil on canvas #dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting #portraitpainting #portraitcommission #contemporaryrealism #architect
November 17, 2025 at 6:41 PM
"The Architect”, 100 x 70 cm, private collection The Netherlands, oil on canvas #dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting #portraitpainting #portraitcommission #contemporaryrealism #architect
"Cats & Dogs”, 101,5 x 147,5 cm, 2014, Collection MEAM, Barcelona, oil on canvas #catsanddogs #dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting #portraitpainting #contemporaryrealism #meambarcelona
November 16, 2025 at 8:14 AM
"Cats & Dogs”, 101,5 x 147,5 cm, 2014, Collection MEAM, Barcelona, oil on canvas #catsanddogs #dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting #portraitpainting #contemporaryrealism #meambarcelona
Close up of "Thinking of Holland", oil on canvas, 2020 #denkendaanholland #thinkingofholland #dutchrealism #lovethyneighborlikeyouloveyourself #humanism #figurativeart #allpeopleareequals #narrativepainting #contemporaryrealism #refugeesarewelcomehere
November 15, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Close up of "Thinking of Holland", oil on canvas, 2020 #denkendaanholland #thinkingofholland #dutchrealism #lovethyneighborlikeyouloveyourself #humanism #figurativeart #allpeopleareequals #narrativepainting #contemporaryrealism #refugeesarewelcomehere
“With Love From Musanje”, 60 X 70 cm, oil on Canvas 2023 #dutchrealism #withlovefrommusanje #figurativeart #narrativepainting #portraitpainting #refugeesarewelcomehere #gayrightsarehumanrights #contemporaryrealism #modportrait2024
November 12, 2025 at 10:59 AM
“With Love From Musanje”, 60 X 70 cm, oil on Canvas 2023 #dutchrealism #withlovefrommusanje #figurativeart #narrativepainting #portraitpainting #refugeesarewelcomehere #gayrightsarehumanrights #contemporaryrealism #modportrait2024
“Amsterdam 1275”, 45 x 45 cm, oil on canvas 2024 #amsterdam1275 #dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting #portraitpainting #refugeesarewelcomehere #gayrightsarehumanrights #contemporaryrealism #allpeopleareequal
November 11, 2025 at 9:46 AM
“Amsterdam 1275”, 45 x 45 cm, oil on canvas 2024 #amsterdam1275 #dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting #portraitpainting #refugeesarewelcomehere #gayrightsarehumanrights #contemporaryrealism #allpeopleareequal
"Diva", oil on canvas, 2025 80 x 70 cm #dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting #portraitpainting #refugeesarewelcomehere #gayrightsarehumanrights #contemporaryrealism #diva #crossdressing
November 10, 2025 at 2:25 PM
"Diva", oil on canvas, 2025 80 x 70 cm #dutchrealism #figurativeart #narrativepainting #portraitpainting #refugeesarewelcomehere #gayrightsarehumanrights #contemporaryrealism #diva #crossdressing