I have the honor of being invited as a guest artists for the exhibition ‘Art Oasis’. The National Annual Art Exhibition in the Rajasthan Lalit Kaka Academy in Jaipur, India. Several newspapers have paid attention to this unique opportunity to exhibit internationally. Ik heb de eer om uitgenodigd te zijn als gastkunstenaar voor ‘Art Oasis’. De National Annual Art Exhibition […]
It may seem like I am always working on one painting at the same time. That I finish that painting and then start a new project. This is not the reality.
I asked my followers on Instagram and Facebook to vote for my painting that entered the contest ‘Painting of the Year’. A lot of my followers did do so, for which I am very grateful. But I never showed the painting properly. So, I’m going to show you the painting and tell you why I made this painting and what my inspiration was.
It is wonderful to paint from a feeling, even if this feeling isn’t a happy feeling. During the spring corona lockdown, I kept a diary. Before I started painting, I read a number of passages in my diary. The feeling of that strange, uncertain period therefore forms the basis for this painting.
I try to visualize my dreams in my paintings. With my paintings I try to take you with me in those dreams. Read all about my journey to visualize the dream of this painting.
People always ask me what I wrote in my painting. Usually I only tell what book inspired me. I want people to make their own story, not to adapt mine. But for once I will quote some of the texts I wrote.
Part of the Storie-series was made during corona-lockdown. These are the Corona-Stories:
'Tranquil Cities,
Longing to go Outside'.
The influence of the environment always plays a role in the creation of art. This unique period also leaves its mark in the arts.
This week I completed a new painting in the Story-series: 'Lost'. The painting has beautiful fall colors. As with all paintings in this series, the painting changes as the light changes.