Colour as language

In the works of Norbert de Jong, colour plays the leading role. Not colour as decoration, but colour as language. Vivid reds, deep blues, sunny yellows and earthy ochres — the colours clash and reinforce each other, creating energy and mood. This is the essence of colourful Outsider Art: work that communicates directly, without detours, straight from the intuition of the artist to the viewer.

What makes Outsider Art colourful?

Outsider Art artists are not bound by academic colour theory or mainstream aesthetic conventions. Norbert de Jong chooses his colours by feeling — what suits the figure, the emotion, the moment. The result is work that lives and breathes. His paintings and mixed media works radiate energy that instantly transforms a space.

Colour and expression in practice

Norbert de Jong works from direct expression. A canvas sometimes begins with a single patch of colour from which figures and forms emerge. Sometimes he works in layers: a dark ground with vivid accents applied on top. Each layer of paint changes the balance of the work. No two works are alike.

A colourful work for home or office

A painting by Norbert de Jong brings colour and life into any space. Browse the selection in the portfolio, explore the Outsider Art for sale page or get in touch for personal advice via the contact page. Also explore the mixed media works and exhibition overview.