H E N K R E N T I N G

B O T A N I C A L   D I S C O V E R E R

In the heart of Eindhoven, a city saturated with technology and modernity, lives a modest artist - Henk Renting. His life is dedicated to art, and from a young age, he has had a passion for drawing and painting. His journey began with coloring books and colored pencils, but soon he became deeply fascinated by the natural world around him.

One day, Henk decided that it was time to share his creative passion with others. Although he once took a basic course at the Famous Artists School in Amsterdam, he acquired the majority of his knowledge independently. His style is entirely unique, and he has perfected it over the years. For his detailed black and white drawings, he uses Chinese ink, and for his colorful paintings, he combines acrylic and oil paints.

What truly sets Henk's art apart is his ability to magically capture the flora and fauna. Every detail is rendered with care and precision, and his artworks bring the beauty of nature to life on canvas.

IGUANA - acrylverf op canvas, Henk Renting, 2015

Deel van een gedicht van Henk Renting dat de muur van

een huis aan de Julianastraat in Eindhoven siert

In addition to his love for art, Henk has many other passions. He is a passionate poet, and photographer. His creativity knows no bounds, and his art is not only an inspiration but also deeply connected to his love for pets. He shares his home with dogs, cats, birds, and even a beautiful aquarium filled with fish, all of which serve as a source of inspiration in his artistic journey.

A solo exhibition of Henk Renting was held in the fall of 2023. It was a tribute to his entire life dedicated to art and nature. Visitors could immerse themselves in his artistic world, discover the magic of flora and fauna, and understand how these passions shape his life and work.

It is also worth mentioning that in addition to drawings of flora and fauna, one could see pieces of his abstract collection. This collection includes fanciful and futuristic heads that take us to another dimension of art. These abstract works show us how Henk Renting combines different styles and creates something completely new.

A few heads from a collections of more than 300 drawings