José Straatman

José Straatman creates expressive paintings and works on paper that move between musicians, harbors, rowing scenes, streetscapes, and nocturnal city views. Working with acrylic, watercolor, ink, and bold, visible brushwork, he favors simplified form, strong contour, and saturated color over strict realism. His images often feel remembered rather than recorded, carrying an intimate, dreamlike atmosphere in which architecture, water, and human presence merge into vivid, personal narratives.