Portrait Paintings
'Painter of the Soul'
- Karl Lagerfeld was amazed by his portrait and called Peter Engels his ‘painter of the soul’
- Peter Engels’ portrait of Nelson Mandela inaugurated Reuters’ largest billboard of the world on Times Square, New York, on Mandela’s birthday.
- Prince Albert of Monaco bought the portrait painting of his mother, Princess Grace Kelly.
- Nicole Kidman lived in Peter Engels’ home town and he painted her Vintage Portrait.
- Peter Engels painted Estée Lauder’s portrait for her villa in Cannes, France.
- Richard Branson posed and was painted ‘live’ in front of an audience of 1,600 people.
- Brigitte Bardot adored Peter Engels who painted more than 20 Vintage Portraits of her.
- Peter Engels exhibitions his Art in Miami, New York, Paris, Cannes, Monaco, London…
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Art collector quotes
“Peter Engels captures more than just faces; he paints the very essence of people. My painting is a treasure I will cherish forever.”
– Brigitte Bardot collector –
“The texture and depth of his palette knife work are unparalleled. It’s as if my passion for classic cars came alive on canvas.”
– Classic car enthusiast –
“My Peter Engels is my best investment I enjoy every day. A conversation piece with a remarkable story too.”
– Financial advisor and art collector –
Timeless elegance
Renowned as the master of contemporary portraiture, Peter Engels’ art pieces grace the walls of royal residences, celebrity homes, and prestigious collections worldwide. His unique technique, applying paint exclusively with the palette knife, gives his art that remarkable texture, movement, and depth. With his signature color palette, Peter’s portraits embody sophistication and emotional resonance, earning admiration from clients, collectors, and art connoisseurs alike.
Palette knife mastery
Each stroke of Peter Engels’ palette knife tells a story. This most difficult technique of the Old Masters creates an unmistakable texture that brings his portraits to life in a contemporary way. His choice of sepia and monochrome tones evokes timelessness and elegance, while every stroke reflects the depth and emotion of his models. These elements make his art pieces not just paintings but heirlooms that transcend generations.
Why collecting the Art of Peter Engels?
- You feel emotional connection
- Limited output, international demand, collectors worldwide
- Unparalleled Prestige, conversation pieces, mood setting art pieces
- Investment Value: As a globally recognized artist, Peter Engels’ artworks continue to appreciate in value over time.
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Who would you have painted?
- Your soulmate
- A couple with their best memory.
- A classic car enthusiast alongside their vehicle.
- The pilot with his plane
- The captain with his yacht
- An icon you look up to: a mentor, artist, musician, actor,…
- The founder of a company
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Peter Engels is one of the best portrait painters
Peter Engels gained international fame with the portrait painting of Nelson Mandela. Portraits by artist Peter Engels are characterized by their sparse colors and the extremely beautiful but difficult pallete knife technique, which gives the artwork texture and character. He portrays prominent people, celebrities, icons, royals and captains of industry. Peter Engels also paints commissions. He also creates portraits of people with their passion: the car enthousiast with his vehicle, the captain with his yacht, the pilot with his plane.