Product description

Colorful Series - Tulip Mania

In the Dutch Golden Age, the prices of the newly introduced tulip bulbs reached extreme heights. In January 1637 tulip bulbs were sold for more than ten times the annual salary of an experienced craftsman, and were worth about as much as an Amsterdam canal house. There was also speculation in options on tulips, which were still in the ground at that time. The tulip mania is seen by economists as the first extensively described bubble (speculation wave) in world history. The term tulip mania is often used as a metaphor for a major economic bubble.

The Tulip Mania series is inspired by this phenomenon in combination with Rick Triest's Amsterdam paintings. The Series was created with the realization of:

Heavenly Canal Water Amsterdam – Botanical Gin 40% Vol. – Where Rick combines his art with 'The Perfect Serve' an experience of his art and Gin concept.

Artist Note: My works in the Tulip Mania Series are made in several layers of acrylic paint, inspired by Rembrandt's glacis technique. Also visible is the frotis technique of the dry brush in combination with Sennelier oil pastels bought in Paris. The free drawing style of the tulips, which I set up with charcoal, is also very characteristic. Every layer of the work is exposed by these mixed techniques.

Created as an unique piece

Visit the new studio

Based in Beinsdorp (Bollenstreek) Rick Triest has his Atelier & Gallery at home, an atmospheric space that exudes creativity. The painting studio reminds you of an old apothecary, full of various glass bottles, paint pots, tubes and other oddities that Rick needs to create his work. The smell of wet oil paint, varnishes and fixatives is reminiscent of an old painting studio. When you walk through his studio you see rough work and Rick's process, which makes for a special and memorable experience. In his new separately built Gallery you will find his latest work on display.

Frame making

In addition to Rick's Atelier & Gallery, he has a separate room where he makes his own frames and frames his work. The frames are carefully made by hand with professional equipment.

Below is a small impression of frames that are often used by Rick and are suitable for this artwork. All available frames can be viewed in the studio. You can put the desired frame together with the painting in your shopping cart, the delivery time will then be approximately 2 weeks instead of the above delivery time. The painting will be framed and delivered including a hanging system.

Visit the new studio

Based in Beinsdorp (Bollenstreek) Rick Triest has his Atelier & Gallery at home, an atmospheric space that exudes creativity. The painting studio reminds you of an old apothecary, full of various glass bottles, paint pots, tubes and other oddities that Rick needs to create his work. The smell of wet oil paint, varnishes and fixatives is reminiscent of an old painting studio. When you walk through his studio you see rough work and Rick's process, which makes for a special and memorable experience. In his new separately built Gallery you will find his latest work on display.

Frame making

In addition to Rick's Atelier & Gallery, he has a separate room where he makes his own frames and frames his work. The frames are carefully made by hand with professional equipment.

Below is a small impression of frames that are often used by Rick and are suitable for this artwork. All available frames can be viewed in the studio. You can put the desired frame together with the painting in your shopping cart, the delivery time will then be approximately 2 weeks instead of the above delivery time. The painting will be framed and delivered including a hanging system.