The first period in Portugal inspired her to paint landscapes and portraits of country people in their naturel settings often working in the fields and vineyards.
Currently, her paintings are more in the style of her early work and is the woman figure the main object of her paintings.
Cat abstract
2020, 80x80cm. Acrylic on canvas
Her paintings are a celebration of exuberantly bold colours,which undoubtably provide the viewer with a feeling of happiness.
The colours are so clear and strong that the provide a recognizable signature
Swimmers
Study. 2015, 80x100vm, acrylic on canvas
Anka van Dorp exhibits her paintings in Portugal and in The Netherlands.
In Portugal Anka van Dorp exhibit her paintings every 2nd Sunday of the month from April untill December on the Arts and Craft Fair in Pera and in galeries in Central Portugal.
Anka van Dorp has a permanent exhibition in café/restaurant Picha (on the way between Alvares and Pedrogao Grande).
In Amsterdam Anka van Dorp has exhibitions in her atelier and galeries.
Sleeeping beauty
2019 acrylic on canvas 80x100cm
Woman drinking beer
2012, 100x80cm, acrylic on canvas
Private collection cafe/restaurant Picha
Dancer
2018, 80x60cm, acrylic canvas
Ballet dancer
2019, 80x60cm, acrylic on canvas
Self portrait with cat
[1]Private collection[/i]
Landscape
2017, 80x80cm, acrylic, with palette knife, on canvas
Flowers
2020, 60x60cm, acrylic on canvas
Private collection
Party
2020, b70x50, acrylic on canvas