A delightful book about an Dutch-American painter who shares his heartwarming life story and his art from his travels coast to coast in the USA, Europe and the Middle East. Albert Dolmans, born in a small town in the Netherlands, was brought to the USA as a child during WW II. He studied in the USA to become an artist and soon realized this was his mission in life. With many images in the book, Albert's shows his expertise in oil, watercolor, pastel, casein, pencil, pen and ink, and charcoal. This book is for anyone interested in art and wants to read about how an ordinary man became such an extraordinary artist. The art is a pictorial travelogue of some of the most beautiful scenery on both sides of the Atlantic, plus images of his paintings depicting every day life during the past 60 + years.

A true artist's life is hard to describe, but the beauty of Albert Dolmans' book, Painting is My Life, is not only his stunning art but the dialogue he has with the reader about what has mattered to him most in his lifelong career, which he continues to this day. In 'The Good Life' chapter, Dolmans humbly reflects, as he quotes from a letter he has written to be read when he is 'no longer here': "I did not become famous, but I believe in my work and I did a good job." From the caliber of his work, as witnessed in this book, 'a good job' is a huge understatement. From the gorgeous cover to page after page of his beautiful works of art and heartfelt testaments, Dolmans invites us into his vision of life and land -- a privileged terrain that we wish we never had to leave. - Shirley Agudo, author and photographer

Fascinating life story, so far, of the beginning and evolution of an artist. And the images of the the oil paintings, watercolors, and pastels, and drawings are a wonderful example of that evolution.

Painting is My Life gives us a compelling look into the life of Dutch-American artist Albert Dolmans. His body of work spanning more than half a century demonstrates true artistry in capturing images that speak to your soul.