The Artist
Chenelle Fraser is a South African-born and Netherlands-based fine artist. She has been drawn to the power of portraiture since childhood. Her art bridges her two homes, drawing inspiration from the bold vibrant richness of her South African heritage alongside the calm contemporary beauty of her life in the Netherlands. After spending ten years working as an engineer, she returned to her lifelong passion for art, drawn to the opportunity to create something personal and lasting.
Centred on realistic portraiture, Chenelle’s work celebrates individuality and beauty in all its forms, with a focus on the details that make each subject beautifully and unmistakenly themselves.
My Practice
Bringing a lifelong fascination with realistic portraiture into her commission and live painting work, Chenelle captures the most meaningful connections in people’s lives. Her art does more than record a scene, whether it’s a cherished family portrait or a live event unfolding in real-time. Each brushstroke preserves the true likeness, genuine emotion, and unique character of her subjects. Transforming precious moments into timeless, archival heirlooms that celebrate individuality and personal story.
Portfolio
A selection of Chenelle’s hand-painted originals. Each one a unique piece ready for a forever home.
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S & R
Live wedding painting of S & R. The composition of this piece was designed to highlight the couple…
- Materials
- Acrylic
- Sizes
- 60 x 50 cm
- Surfaces
- 100% stretched cotton canvas
- Subjects
- Wedding
- Collections
- Commissions
- Series
- Live wedding painting
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M & M
After wedding painting of M & M. It was such a great honour to be trusted with bringing…
- Materials
- Acrylic
- Sizes
- 60 x 42 cm
- Surfaces
- 100% stretched cotton canvas, Canvas
- Subjects
- Wedding
- Collections
- Commissions
- Series
- After wedding painting
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Koningsdag
This commissioned family portrait depicts a couple celebrating their first King's Day in the Netherlands. As South Africans…
- Materials
- Acrylic
- Sizes
- 40 x 30 cm
- Surfaces
- 100% stretched linen canvas, Canvas
- Subjects
- Family Portrait
- Collections
- Commissions
- Series
- Family Portraits
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Ma Belle Fleur
A portrait of a happy young girl in a field of bluebells. This painting is about the happiness…
- Materials
- Acrylic
- Sizes
- 20 x 20 cm
- Surfaces
- 100% stretched cotton canvas, Canvas
- Subjects
- Family Portrait
- Collections
- Original
- Series
- Family Portraits
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A & J
After wedding painting of A & J. It was such an honour spending time trying to get the…
- Materials
- Acrylic
- Sizes
- 50 x 40 cm
- Surfaces
- 100% stretched cotton canvas
- Subjects
- Wedding
- Collections
- Commissions
- Series
- After wedding painting
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L & L
This commissioned family portrait depicts two brothers sitting side by side in a field of bluebells. This painting…
- Materials
- Acrylic
- Sizes
- 60 x 40 cm
- Surfaces
- 100% stretched cotton canvas
- Subjects
- Family Portrait
- Collections
- Commissions
- Series
- Family Portraits
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