Process notes
I am curious about what happens when I try something new. In these Process Notes, I share experiments, works in progress, recurring symbols and the occasional adventure that finds its way into my work.
Leonoor Ruigrok –
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A Small Form That Remains
A small oil painting, a house-like form almost hidden in the landscape. In “Shelter”, colour, texture and movement gather around a form that remains quietly present.
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The magic of old sketches
The Magic of Old Sketches There is something magical about old sketches; they capture a moment of inspiration and stories that now, years later, come to life. During an uncertain moment in my art class, I began using old sketches as the basis for new oil paintings. These paintings are a fusion of past and…
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The grandeur of the small in art
In this vibrant series of oil paintings, a surprising little figure takes center stage: Piggy. A small plastic toy animal, found in the charming city of Leiden. This minuscule figure once stood proudly on a pedestal in a square by the canal. Where passersby often overlooked it, it captured my heart and is now immortalized…
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charcoal landscape 1998
A charcoal landscape from 1998, developed through looking at Cézanne’s compositions and translating his shapes and lines into my own rhythm. A fast way of drawing that gave me a new way of looking.
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layered materials: Deer You
In “Deer You”, I explore earthy layers, mixed media and the recurring figure of Hert (Deer). A work from my “It’s Nature” series, where materials and familiar figures continue to evolve.
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Mixedmedia: Deer Knock
Deer Knock grew out of a recurring hare figure in my work. Through mixed media, memories of deer in the dunes and a sense of freedom, a powerful new figure emerged.