Born in Australia from parents of an artistic background who moved from Holland to Sydney, Ron was encouraged to draw, sketch and pursue the wonders of his childhood amid the majestic visuals of the famous Blue Mountains in NSW. At the age of 18 Ron accepted a 3 year working scholarship with the Sydney Technical College. For the next 12 years he worked with a prominent commercial art firm in Sydney. Concurrent with this he studied with the Drummoyne Art Society which was then guided by the most notable Australian impressionist Joshua Smith.
Eventually Ron gave up commercial endeavours to concentrate on fine art, in particular he sought to uncover the secrets that enabled Streeton and McCubbin to be known as the kings of the "Golden Era" of Australian Art. His observations helped him gain his present focal point. As the artist says, "It's all about nostalgia and place in time. What inspired them now inspires me".
van Gennip's sensitive figural work continues to be deeply rooted in the romantic, impressionist tradition. However the design values and colours have moved toward a more individual, expressionistic interpretation, a bolder approach, a development upon the Golden Era artists. This is particularly evident in his garden scenes. van Gennip's interest in flowers is not so much in the flowers themselves, but rather in their harmony and colorful patterns. His paintings are presented with gentle eloquence and poetic beauty. They are expressions of grace, restfulness and harmony.
Ron has had numerous solo exhibitions in Australia, as well as select group exhibitions in Hong Kong (Wan Chai), Japan (Tokyo Austrade) and England (London "House of Dunhill").
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 Ron van Gennip, The Three of Us (Oil) Size: image 50x40 cm; comes framed Price: SOLD Order here |
 Ron van Gennip, Afternoon Walk (Oil) Size: image 74x59cm; comes framed Price: $2295 Order here |
 Ron van Gennip, He's Late Again (Oil) Size: image 60x50cm; comes framed Price: $1850 Order here |
 Ron van Gennip, The Love of her Life (Oil) Size: image 74x59cm; comes framed Price: SOLD Order here |
 Ron van Gennip, Loving Every Moment (Oil) Size: image 60x50 cm; comes framed Price: SOLD Order here |
 Ron van Gennip, The Old Garden Path (Oil) Size: image 44x35 cm; comes framed Price: SOLD Order here |
 Ron van Gennip, So Beautiful (Oil) Size: image 60x50cm; comes framed Price: $1850 Order here |