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Vlaminck was born in Paris, the son of both musicians. He taught music, played double bass and violin in orchestras, and was a bicycle racer for many years. In 1892 he became interested in painting. In 1900, he met the Fauvist painter Andre Derain (1880-1954). The two shared a studio in Chatou and began a period of mutual creative excitement.
The French Fauvist painter Maurice de Vlaminck (1876-1958) is a famous representative painter of Fauvism who was contemporary with Matisse and Derain. His painting style is also considered to be the most characteristic and typical style of Fauvism. He used strong contrasting colors and wild brushwork, fully mastering the unique expression techniques of Fauvism.
Vlaminck is a dynamic artist. In addition to painting, he is also engaged in writing and has a strong interest in racing. He believed that his passion drove him to bravely and boldly resist all traditions in painting, without being bound by nature. He said: "What I depict is the truth of human nature..." In addition to oil paintings, he also created many watercolors and prints.