Location: Czech Republic
Marek Krumpár is a Czech visual artist. He was born in Prague, where he lives and works. Although he is currently inclined to Impressionism, he has tried a number of different techniques and styles over the course of his creative career. He transitioned from classical brush painting to painting with a pallet knife on black canvas. When choosing a theme, light and shadows are most important to him. The paintings of Marek Krumpár have been sold to private collections around the world. You will find his work in countries such as the US, France, Italy, Great Britain, Germany, Belgium, and Croatia.
This is what Marek Krumpár says about his work: “Painting has taught me to stop every now and then to notice the moment and the ephemeral beauty that is all around us, which we often do not perceive at all in today's hectic world. It is these ephemeral moments that I try to capture in my paintings."
Marek Krumpar's painting captures a vibrant city Prague, bathed in a warm, golden light. A tranquil river occupies the foreground. Along the bank, a grand building with illuminated windows and distinctive blue roofs stands prominently, framed by autumnal trees. In the distance, the iconic silhouette of a castle with towering spires emerges from a luminous, hazy sky.
Marek Krumpar's oil on canvas captures a quintessential London scene, depicting a vibrant red double-decker bus on a rain-slicked street at dusk. The wet asphalt brilliantly reflects the bus's headlights and the warm glow of streetlights, creating a dynamic interplay of light and shadow. A lone figure with a pink umbrella stands on the pavement, adding a human element to the bustling urban landscape. The rich impasto technique lends a tangible texture to the scene, enhancing the atmospheric depth and the shimmering quality of the reflections.
Marek Krumpar's painting, "Prague buses," captures a nocturnal urban scene with four city buses positioned frontally. The cool, muted blues and greens of the evening sky and distant buildings provide a serene backdrop, punctuated by the warm glow of streetlights. Each bus, rendered with dark, solid forms, emits powerful white headlights that cut through the dim light, reflecting vividly on the textured, wet-looking ground. The visible palette-knife strokes throughout the composition lend a dynamic, atmospheric quality, emphasizing the interplay of light and shadow in this everyday cityscape.
This oil on canvas painting by Marek Krumpar depicts a serene, remote landscape. Two cottages with dark roofs are nestled within a vast, textured field of golden-brown and ochre hues, rendered with visible palette-knife strokes. A massive, dark blue-grey mountain rises prominently in the background, its rugged form contrasting with the soft, pale sky. Distant, lighter blue peaks suggest further depth. The composition evokes a sense of quiet solitude, emphasizing the small human presence against the grandeur of nature.
This oil on canvas painting by Marek Krumpar presents a striking landscape dominated by a vast field. Fiery oranges, deep reds, and vibrant yellows create a dynamic texture in the foreground, suggesting tall grasses or wheat under a dramatic sky. In the middle distance, a cluster of white farmhouses with warm red roofs nestles amidst dark foliage, providing a focal point against the expansive golden expanse. The muted, cloudy sky above offers a serene contrast, completing this evocative scene.
Marek Krumpar's oil on canvas painting with palette knife captures a vibrant urban scene, centering on a classic tram rendered in striking red, white, and blue hues. Visible palette-knife strokes define the textured facade of the surrounding buildings and the sunlit street, lending a dynamic quality to the composition.
“Golden Prague”
“London”
“Prague buses”
“Far from the World”
“Warm Silence”
“Urban Touch of Light”
