It’s International Women’s Day, and we want to honor the female artists of Amsterdam who pour their creative hearts and souls into creating breathtaking works of art. Whether you love beautiful watercolor landscapes of the city, thought-provoking visual art, or graffiti-style artworks with layers of acrylic paint for an amazing textural effect: Amsterdam’s female artists have created it, are creating it now, or will create it—keep an eye on this space!
1. @astrokeofcamilla
Camilla Stahl’s Instagram feed is filled with bold yet delicate sketches and watercolors of Amsterdam. If you want to see your favorite spots come to life in vibrant colors, you should definitely follow Camilla’s account.
2. @cristinacasillasart
We could stare endlessly at the clean lines in Cristina Casillas’ artwork without ever getting bored. Detailed brickwork and shading show Amsterdam’s streets in the best light, and her account is definitely worth following.
3. @natalieotalora
Natalie Otalora creates art that you could definitely see from space, and we love that! If you want to see how mixed media is used to create bold, vibrant, and daring artworks, you should follow Natalie.
4. @elinemartherus
You’ve probably seen Delft Blue before, but have you seen how Eline Martherus uses the color blue? She skillfully applies shades of blue, combined with warmer beige tones and negative space, to create fantastic, multidimensional artworks. You really need to have Eline’s account in your feed—that’s for sure!
5. @samschulzstudio
Samantha Schulz plays with light in the most fascinating way. By using mixed media with layer upon layer of iridescent paint, she creates artworks that always look different, depending on the light and the perspective from which you view them. Her account is sure to enchant you.
6. @babramov.art
Bodine Ester is a tattoo artist by trade, but on her Instagram account she posts photos of the artwork she creates outside of her professional work. Her oil paintings are so impressive because the colors are so vibrant, without sacrificing the soft, natural feel of delicate details like hair and fabric.
7. @iris_kensmil
Iris Kensmil uses her incredible talent to shed light on and highlight Black history, and to explore questions about the role of identity, both historically and in our modern society. Her artwork has been exhibited frequently in the Netherlands, but you can also follow her on Instagram to view her beautiful work.
8. @jitskeschols
Jitske Schols won the Dutch National Portrait Prize, and her detailed portraits really stand out. If you want to see her artwork in person, you can make an appointment on her website to view “Shreds of Eve” (see photo above), and her Instagram account is definitely worth following.
9. @edskea
Edskea Verhoeff’s stunning digital artworks are simply enchanting. They take you on a long journey through breathtaking patterns and color palettes. We could literally stare at her art all day long.
Laura Wesson’s bold and vibrant artworks are so impressive. The rich colors and skillful use of light draw you in, and even better: you can see how she creates her amazing digital artworks on her Instagram account.
