Obama II (Mr President 2009 -2016) for Manifest Hope Washington! This Obama portrait will be featured at the Manifest Hope Show in Washington DC, Jan 17 - 19 (check www.manifesthope.com).

Oudhout

This pair of boxing gloves was made after an inspiring meeting with my boxing (and painting) friend Gerlof.

He suggested I should do a shining RED pair of gloves.....Great idea Gerlof! But

One of the all time favorites: another pair of All Stars. This monumental piece (150 centimeters wide) was constructed (in part) out of flooring from a 18th century Leiden canal mansion.

In the beginning of this year, Oudhout gave this piece the title ´Mr President 2008 - 2016´. Nothing was certain then. The piece went all the way to Denver CO (where

Interest in Oudhout pieces at Art London 2008 is overwhelming. Three of the initially five pieces could not be shown though: they were sold before the fair started...

Baked Beanz II (left)

Thank you sir! To build an Aston Martin it is extremely important to use some British old wood. Luckily supply was steady: some old mansions in the Westminster area needed some

It was all very very beautiful at Art London. But sometimes it is hard to choose when supply is overwhelming. Luckily photograhper Elings was able to capture everything.....

Photo Gideon Elings

Only two Oudhout pieces were up at Art London: the three other pieces that were done for the fair (Heinz Baked Beanz I, White All Stars and Yellow Beetle) were sold

Some friends emailed they would be a little late for the opening night. In the end they could all make it. It was worth it: the champagne tasted good and Kraaijevelds

From Sloane Square Underground station is is only a five minute haul to the very nice and spacious gallery Plus One, the art gallery that represents Kraaijeveld in the UK...

photo Gideon