Category: Studio & Process
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The Lake Wouldn’t Sit Still
Read more: The Lake Wouldn’t Sit StillWakesurfing, wind, sudden storms and a lake that refused to sit still. The story behind my Lago d’Orta series, from the first painting after wakesurfing to increasingly layered and unruly landscapes.
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I Thought I Had to Find an Artists’ Collective
Read more: I Thought I Had to Find an Artists’ CollectiveSomething with a name For a while, I thought I had to find an artists’ collective. Or an artists’ association. A foundation. A partnership. A network. Something with a name, a board, a shared agenda and probably also a newsletter I would then have to read properly. But the longer I professionalise my art practice,…
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Can I view available works during a studio visit?
Read more: Can I view available works during a studio visit?During a studio visit, you can view available paintings, works on paper, artist studies and selected studio archive pieces. If you are interested in a specific work, let me know before your visit so I can make sure it is ready for you to see.
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Why buy art directly from the artist?
Read more: Why buy art directly from the artist?Buying art directly from the artist gives you a clearer connection to the work, the studio and the practice behind it. Personal, direct and without unnecessary pressure.
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How do I know if an artwork is right for me?
Read more: How do I know if an artwork is right for me?Choosing an artwork is not only about size, price or where it will hang. Sometimes the real question is simpler: does the work stay with you?
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Do I ship artworks internationally?
Read more: Do I ship artworks internationally?Artworks can be shipped internationally from the Netherlands. Shipping depends on the specific work, its material, framing, size and destination.
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How do I choose an original artwork for my home?
Read more: How do I choose an original artwork for my home?How do you choose an original artwork for your home? A personal look at living with art, from three little paintings on my own wall to the surprising balance between colour, scale and character. And why I sometimes find it difficult to let a painting go.
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Can I reserve an artwork before deciding?
Read more: Can I reserve an artwork before deciding?If you are interested in an artwork but need time to decide, you can let me know. A work is only formally reserved when we have clearly agreed on this.
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Can I book a studio visit if I am not ready to buy yet?
Read more: Can I book a studio visit if I am not ready to buy yet?You do not need to be ready to buy before booking a studio visit. Sometimes a work needs to be seen in person first, with time, attention and no pressure to decide.
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The Surface Is Still Open
Read more: The Surface Is Still OpenIn my outdoor studio, I work with paint, medium, canvas, straw, changing light and whatever happens around me. Working there helps me experiment more freely, without correcting the work too quickly.
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Why This Small Shape Keeps Returning
Read more: Why This Small Shape Keeps ReturningA small shape keeps returning in my work: a roofline, a dark edge, a house or greenhouse in the landscape. I have started to think of these recurring forms as shelter shapes, although I still do not fully understand why they keep returning.
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Loosening up!
Read more: Loosening up!What happens when I stop trying to control every mark? A studio reflection on working more loosely, trusting experience and allowing material, movement and the unexpected to remain visible.