Roman van Gelder

Roman van Gelder is a Dutch painter with a background in media, design, and communication. Working primarily with acrylics and water-based oils, he creates layered compositions on canvas, wood panel, and specialty paper. Van Gelder’s practice moves between semi-realism and expressive abstraction, with subjects including detailed botanicals, dynamic landscapes, and imaginative portraits. His process emphasizes careful preparation and the use of premium materials. Central to his work are themes of memory, the fragility of nature, and fleeting moments of wonder.