Painting for Freedom

Out of nothing Marthijn de Groot creates the ‘Autumn in New York’ Collection on his blank canvasses. The first brush stroke in burnt sienna, a moment full of magic. Marthijn de Groot begins the big adventure: Painting for Freedom NYC2010.

Each day, starting on October 10, on a different location, he works to the accompaniment of the beautiful compositions of Bach, Coltrane, Mozart, Keith Jarret and Michiel Borstlap. The public is constantly surprised. Unannounced, he appears on 5th Avenue, Union Square, Ground Zero – or on the street opposite the Plaza Hotel.

Check out my photo impression of the Painting for Freedom adventure;

You can find it here.

2010-11-06 02:53:25 : How to select your painting?

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Follow your heart and choose the right piece : )
2010-11-05 15:06:59 : The paintings are on display!

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The paintings are now on display: click on “Paintings” under the heading to see each individual work – and enjoy!
2010-11-04 10:07:41 : A first impression

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Very soon I will show you each painting in a seperate photo!!
2010-11-03 18:10:06 : Update from Project Painting for Freedom!

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Marthijn and Irene are flying home, the paintings will follow soon — and the photographs will be on show as soon as possible!
2010-11-02 12:44:41 : One of Marthijn’s generous sponsors : Golden Artist Colors

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Who are some of these Amazing Angels who made it possible for Marthijn to realise his dream — such as Sam and Adele Golden from Golden Artist Colors?
2010-10-30 22:28:58 : Almost time to say good bye to New York… but now comes the exciting news!

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Photo’s of the paintings will be on this blog soon from which you can choose — watch this space for more news!
2010-10-29 04:05:52 : Strong doubts with strong impact

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This constant self judgement is coming out of my nose now.
2010-10-28 19:58:36 : A tempting taste of what is to come….

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– and there are 29 more…
2010-10-27 16:17:43 : Today’s headlines from The Big Apple

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… we actually got a little bit drunk…
2010-10-27 03:05:07 : And here she is: Our NYC Princess Irene On top of the roof!

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the paintings are getting better and better.
2010-10-26 11:01:13 : A few glimpes of a day in the life of Marthijn in New York…

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2010-10-26 10:55:08 : None of the paintings are finished yet — but the creative juices are flowing!

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2010-10-25 03:24:35 : Who is afraid of red yellow black blue pink and cadmium orange?

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Making friends with Frankie the pitbull dog. And Rob’s coffee is strong but keeps me going.
2010-10-23 09:38:46 : Shhhhhhhh………. He’s painting… Do not disturb…

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Last night, from somewhere in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, a single message slipped through. And we know he is painting and inspired and loving it!
2010-10-22 04:47:54 : Amazing Levi’s Photo Workshop

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A little girl from London approached the painting carefully and said; “I like your style.”
2010-10-21 04:26:49 : Painting & Painting (instead of Victor & Rolf)

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INSPIRATION IS A GIFT. AND IT SHOWS ITSELF WHEN IT’S READY TO BECOME REALITY.
2010-10-20 12:14:26 : No more STOP signs. No more One Way signs. I am now painting!

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Watch this space…
2010-10-20 07:21:00 : A note from The Artist

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Gary Burton is going to perform in Eindhoven in a few weeks! He has played with my all time heroes Keith Jarret and Stan Getz —
2010-10-19 04:18:46 : Expanding the work territory from Manhattan to Brooklyn

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Rob says: ” Frankie come here! now!! “
2010-10-18 06:22:18 : My dream is starting to become reality!

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I am starting to live my dream! I am painting in Washington Square alongside all the other street performers — and it feels good!
2010-10-17 07:51:34 : Tea. Windstorms. Great views. Breakfast – with yoga and paint…

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A taste of what is to come…
2010-10-17 04:33:09 : finding happiness in small things!

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The wind moved strongly in between the buildings. I saw a bird climbing up and playing with it.
2010-10-16 14:24:28 : Even The Artist has to do his washing…

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Noooooo! DON’T wash those trousers! They are a work of art!
2010-10-15 22:04:22 : 15 October : We are celebrating!

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Still not easy. Still not quite how he had dreamed it would be. But The Artist is painting!
2010-10-15 21:31:44 : I’am painting at this very moment.

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The clarity of the Golden Paint colours is overwhelming …
2010-10-15 03:43:39 : Oh No! not again.

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: “I am just doing my job sir!” So the rules are: no music, no small table to put your paint on, no carpet to protect the side walk and no bigger signs or object bigger then 3 by 4 feet. And again I felt my tears behind my eyes. We were almost there…
2010-10-15 03:27:44 : code red! code red!

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2010-10-14 16:05:28 : 14 October : Starting with new energy!

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Today is a new day and everything is finally starting to fall into place. We are all excited to see the results!
2010-10-13 18:03:17 : October 13 – We are in New York!

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We are in New York and the weather is gorgeous. Looking forward to making beautiful paintings in this amazing city. We will be posting a calendar of our locations so New Yorkers can come find Marthijn perform and paint.
2010-10-13 08:28:48 : 13 October : Update from New York

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Tomorrow is the turn-around day for Marthijn. New (and much better!) accommodation, friends who arrive to support and assist, a much better idea of what has to be done to keep The Muse — the Big Apple happy and content…
2010-10-12 15:27:51 : October 12th : What a crazy adventure is this!

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What a crazy adventure is this! I have to let go… It is going to be all right…
2010-10-11 16:56:36 : 11 October : It is Day Two and, while we are waiting……

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While we are waiting, let’s scratch through Marthijn’s paint box and guess which autumn colour inspired him most and did he take out first when he started painting yesterday!
2010-10-10 15:27:30 : 10 October 2010 : 10h00 C’est parti!

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The artist stands poised in front of the blank canvas. It is 10h00 on the 10th day 0f the 10th month of the 10th year. Painting for Freedom NYC 2010 has started…
2010-10-09 19:37:29 : October 9th – The last preparations and a taste of the NY nightlife

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The last preparations. The location for tomorrow will be Central Park! Tonight we will go location scouting in the New York Night life.
2010-10-08 22:17:32 : October 8th – Up to New Berlin for the paint

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Driving up north to New Berlin for the best paint there is, while Sophie is arranging the permits in the city.
2010-10-07 12:00:09 : October 7th – voorbereidingen in NYC

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Running around through New York City to make arrangements for the project.
2010-10-05 14:10:37 : October 7, Arrived!

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Yes, we’re in New York mdg on the phone
2010-10-04 23:00:54 : October 6th – the flight

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Crossing the ocean to the Big Apple…
2010-10-04 10:06:29 : October 5th – Amsterdam

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Making the last arrangements in Amsterdam and picking up Sophie…
2010-10-03 10:07:55 : October 4th – Leaving Le Cariol

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Leaving Le Cariol, on the way to Amsterdam…
2010-10-02 10:09:08 : The artist flows, surges and vibrates to the rhythm of the city.

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Explaining the project Painting for Freedom. What will Marthijn de Groot do in New York? What is his drive to fly over to the Big Apple to share his talents with the New York community? Here you’ll find the explanation.
2010-09-09 19:43:11 : Painting for Freedom

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The initial seeds are planted, the idea is born. Now it is time to further elaborate on the dream to visit New York. Wow!! New ideas always generate a lot of energy. This will lead to an extraordinary experience in the United States.

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