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Painted picture

A painting is more than just a collection of colors on a surface. It is an artistic creation that, through the skillful use of color, technique, and expression, creates its own unique world. Each of my paintings is the result of my creative vision as an artist to convey emotions, thoughts, or a particular atmosphere on the canvas.

The choice of colors plays a crucial role in the expressiveness of my paintings. The palette ranges from vibrant, high-contrast tones to soft, subtle shades.

The techniques I use when creating a painting vary considerably. Brushstrokes can be precise and detailed, or executed in an expressive, powerful style. A palette knife or other tools may be used to create textures and add an extra dimension to the painting. The interplay of light and shadow, the use of perspective, and the choice of composition all contribute to shaping the visual impact of the painting.

My paintings explore a variety of themes, ranging from realistic portraits to abstract landscapes, and from everyday scenes to surreal dreams. Each painting tells its own story and evokes a particular mood, depending on the creative vision behind it.

Paintings have a unique ability to connect with the viewer. They invite us to immerse ourselves in the artist’s world, to be swept away by the visual elements, and to develop our own interpretations. The beauty and artistic richness of a painting lie in the freedom of creative expression and the variety of possibilities it offers.

The works shown here are a selection of pieces from recent years.
I can send an expanded portfolio featuring additional groups of works upon request.

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  • Colorful landscape painting, abstract watercolor technique, impressionist brushwork, creative commissioned painting, modern artwork, landscape painting artist Nikolaus Kriese.
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    Modern Abstraction: Parallel World Painting, 100 x 150 cm

    3.100,00 €
  • Colorful oil painting of a front door with garden, detailed painting in the style of Nikolaus Kriese, presented in a modern gallery.
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    Oil Painting: House (2007) – Acrylic on canvas • 100×140 cm

    3.400,00 €
  • Watercolor painting by Nikolaus Kriese with landscape motif, soft colors, nature and landscape painting, commissioned painting, hand-painted, aesthetic works of art, original works of art, water painting, regional artists, individual art.
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    Edition • Landscape – Acrylic on canvas • 90 x 120 cm

    2.200,00 €
  • Oil painting archway 40 x 40 cm
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    Arcway (2013) – Oil on wood • 40 x 40 cm

    1.200,00 €
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    Oil painting object 200 x 200 cm
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    Object (2008) – Oil on canvas • 200 x 200 cm

The tension between the original and painterly independence

My painting emerges from the tension between reference and autonomy. Photographic or real-world references are dissolved in the process and transformed into autonomous pictorial structures in which material, color, and density convey the meaning.

As a process-based practice, my work navigates the space between autonomous painting and its role as a form of translation within a social context—between mediation, production, and authorship.

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Nikolaus Kriese Studio
High-quality painting and commissioned painting by Nikolaus Kriese, specializing in individual works of art for private individuals and companies in Germany.

Achieving great things together

As an artist, I paint individual paintings for private rooms and companies—hand-painted, high-quality, and in direct consultation with the client.

My areas of focus: commissioned paintings, art copies, portrait painting, and mural painting.

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