André Rios Art

My name is André and I'm a portuguese pastel artist based in the Netherlands.

Throughout my art career I developed the interest for the realist aesthetic and currently I create original pastel drawings from wildlife and still-life to portraiture.

My love for pastels also led me to teach my pastel techniques in workshops all over the Netherlands and I also teach pastel courses & lessons. In my classes I'm committed to make upcoming artists to discover their own passion for the pastel medium and provide them with the tools to express their own vision and unlock the secrets of realistic drawing.

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Original art

In these artworks the juxtaposition of hyper-realism and "pixelation" serves as a powerful visual metaphor, underscoring the artificiality and transient nature of our experiences within the digital world.

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Still-Life

Realist pieces

This series of realistic paintings by André Rios are small artworks that present the realism and beauty of the world around us in full depth.

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Portraits

Commissions

I've been taking portrait drawing commissions for over 10 years and I love to witness how they impact the lives of my collectors.

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The Pastel Club

The pastel club is a place where you can gather with fellow students and amateur artists to draw and paint with pastels under the guidance of André Rios, a professional pastel artist.

Currently located in Apeldoorn.

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Upcoming Workshops

Pastel painting & drawing workshops

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Summer Sunset Workshop

If you've been yearning to capture the essence of warm evenings, vibrant skies, and the magic of dusk in your artwork, this workshop is made for you!

Hyper-realistic Drawing Workshop

If you love impressive drawings and always wondered what are the secrets of Hyper-realistic drawing, this workshop was tailor made for you. We’re going to experiment and learn Hyper-realism techniques with the vibrant colors of pastel pencils to create a hyper-realistic artwork.

Prints

Fine Art Giclée Prints

Fine art prints are meticulous reproductions of original artworks, striving to capture the essence and detail of the originals using high-quality printing techniques. They offer a more accessible way for art enthusiasts to appreciate the beauty of the original work, maintaining the artist's vision, colors, and textures.

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