Jacqueline de Vries (born on 20 June 1959; Age: 62 years) is a well-known artist, painter, entrepreneur, creator, Internet sensation, social media personality, and media face from Dutch. She is famously known as the wife of famous Dutch reporter Peter R. de Vries.
Peter R. de Vries was shot five times on 6 July 2021in Amsterdam. He was immediately admitted to the nearby hospital for treatment. After nine days of treatment, he was passed away on 15 July 2021. Peter was an investigative journalist and was on the hit list of the most wanted criminals of the Netherlands.
Jacqueline is a popular art director and artist. She creates beautiful paintings and has also participated in many exhibitions. She has currently taken part in the National Open Atelier Days in June 2021. Apart from this, she has taken art classes for around 15 years.
Biography
Vries celebrated her birthday on 20 June every year. She was born in 1959 in the Netherlands. As per the reports, she is currently living in Aalsmeer, Netherlands.
After attending a local school for basic studies, she took admission to National Pedagogical Academy Haarlem in 1976. As per her LinkedIn profile, Jacqueline joined Pedagogical Academy Haarlem in 1992 and took art classes till 2007.
Quick Wiki
| Full Real Name | Jacqueline de Vries. |
| Date of Birth | 20 June 1959. |
| Age (as of 2021) | 62 years old. |
| Place of Birth | The Netherlands. |
| Current Residence | Aalsmeer, Netherlands. |
| Profession | Artist, Painter, and Entrepreneur. |
| Net worth | USD 3-4 Million (approx.). |
| Nationality | Dutch. |
| Religion | Christianity. |
| Education | Art Classes. |
| School/College | National Pedagogical Academy Haarlem. Pedagogical Academy Haarlem. |
| Social Media Profiles | Instagram: @jac.gallery Facebook: @jacpaintings |
| Height (approx.) | In Feet Inches: 5′ 7″. In Meters: 1.70 m. In Centimetres: 170 cm. |
| Weight (approx.) | In Kilograms: 57-61 kg. In Pounds: 125-134 lbs. |
| Hair Color | Blonde. |
| Hair Length | Short. |
| Eye Color | Blue. |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini. |
| Ethnicity | White. |
Family and Ethnicity
Jacqueline has not shared anything about her family. We are unable to fetch information about her parents-in-law. Well, she loves and respects her parents a lot. She often goes to her home to meet her father and mother.
The information regarding the siblings of Jacqueline is not revealed yet. However, she believes in the Christianity religion and belongs to a white ethnic group.
Marriage, Husband, and Kids
Vries is a beautiful and talented painter. She was married to Peter R. de Vries. Their date and year of marriage are not known but they were together for the last 28-30 years. As per the reports, the two were living separately for the last 3-4 years but didn’t get divorced.
They are the parents of a daughter and a son. The name of their son is Royce de Vries and the daughter is Kelly de Vries. Royce de Vries is a popular advocate and entrepreneur. He has earned a Master’s degree in Law from the University of Amsterdam.
Death of Peter R. de Vries
Peter was a well-recognized investigative journalist and Tv presenter of high-profile cases. He mostly solved the cases of most-wanted criminals and drugs dealer. His television shows are Peter R. de Vries: De Raadkamer, Peter R. de Vries: Crime Reporter, Peter R. de Vries: misdaadverslaggever, and others.
On 06 July 2021 (Tuesday), he walked out from the television studio of RTL Boulevard, located in Amsterdam. At the same time, he was shot 5 times and a bullet hit his head. He was immediately taken to the hospital. He was under the treatment for over nine days and passed away on July 15, 2021 (Thursday).
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Career
After taking art classes, she established her own business under the head ‘JAC PAINTINGS’ in September 2006. As a creative director, she made wallpapers, glass objects, and Italian leather bags. She made all mentioned stuff except painting till 2015.
Jac Paintings
Since 2008, she is working on her art skills and also making beautiful paintings. She shared her masterpieces on her official IG profile. She believes that art is a way of conveying emotions. She said that:-
For me, art is not a messenger of knowledge, but a means of conveying emotion”
Her painting style is realistic and often uses different kinds of brushes to create paintings. She converts her passion into a profession and enjoying her work. In June 2021, she participated in the National Open Atelier Days located in De Kapelstraat, Bussum, Netherlands. From 13 December 2019 to 16 December 2019, she shows her paintings at the Lxry Fair in Amsterdam.
Net Worth
Jacqueline de Vries is earning a good amount from her career. She is getting around USD 20-30k (approx.) from each painting. Moreover, she also gets paid for exhibitions and sponsorships. The net worth of Vries is estimated at USD 3-4 million approximately.
10 Amazing Facts About Jacqueline de Vries
- Her article was also published in the local magazine named De Nieuwsster.
- Jacqueline often spends time with her son Royce de Vries and also goes for traveling with him.
- In January 2020, her painting of the Queen has become a symbol of the Princess Máxima Center.
- The wife of Peter R. de Vries has also taken part in several competitions of paintings and won many of them.
- From her official IG profile, we found that she is working on the UBUNTU series since April 2017.
- The famous Painter enjoys many festivals such as Christmas, New Year, and others with her family.
- She likes to celebrate Liberation Day of the Netherlands.
- Jacqueline de Vries has attended many paintings exhibitions in her native region.
- In December 2019, she appeared on the cover page of ‘Style 035’ magazine.
- Vries also creates small paintings at low prices.
Images Sources: Instagram.com/jac.gallery and Google.
