Artist Willem Haenraets | Dutch Painter

 Willem Haenraets was born in Heerlen (Netherlands), November 9, 1940. His artistic talent was discovered at an early age.

At the age of sixteen, Willem began his studies at the Maastrich Academy of Arts. After four years of study, the Belgian government gave the talented student a scholarship, which allowed him to continue his studies at the National Institute of Fine Arts in Antwerp. There he soon had his own workshop. Willem Hanrats studied under the eminent professors Sarina and Vaarten. Experienced craftsmen were glad that a worthy replacement was growing and in every possible way contributed to the advancement of Willem. They saw in him a continuation of the traditions of the Belgian-Dutch school.

Willem Hanrats is currently working with a publishing house that presents his work worldwide in the form of high quality posters and lithographs. The artist sells originals himself and through galleries.

His works are in many private collections in Belgium, Holland, France, Germany, England, Spain, Canada, USA, Japan and Italy.

Since 2003 the artist has been living in Spain with his family.