Since 2004 I have a wonderful studio in Boven Leeuwen, where I can work in peace and regularly receive interested artlovers.
It is all about nature. My cradle was in the woods. Nature attracts me, always and everywhere. One time as a friend where I find inspiration, peace, space and air. The other time as an evil element that causes powerlessness, destruction and havoc.
In my drawings I try to get close to the mystery of my fascination with nature. I do this by approaching my subject in different ways. For me it is not only about what I see, but especially about how I experience nature. I play with order, combine elements and create lasting amazement in myself and the viewer.
I started drawing (ca. 1975), then there was a long period of painting, especially with oil paint. Colorful and light. After the death of my son (2005) the carefreeness was gone. A search for change began. I missed the directness of drawing. The strength and tenderness of the line. I started drawing again in 2015. Since then there has been renewed research, growth and deepening. The materials I use are soft-pastel, charcoal, pencil and aquarel.
Everywhere I look I can see lines, rithms, structures weather I walk along the beach, in the forest or in the mountains
In the beginning I started drawing (ca. 1975) I then started painting, especially with oil paint. Colourfull and positive. After my son died (2005) I lost my way in making art. A long search for change started. I missed the directness of drawing. The strength and tenderness of the line. From 2015 I made my choice for drawing. Since that time I am in a process of researching, grow and deepening.
the fact that I was born and raised in the woods explains my fascination for the bond between man (culture) and nature.
The power and tenderness of the direct line
