“Light”

Light is many, many things. It’s mood and focus and guidance and reflection. There is the light in the deepest darkness from Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings. There is the light of your life, who may or may not have a fur coat. And there is the feeling of light, that will have you float for a while. Light is our theme for the month of April.

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Learning basic and advanced art skills doesn’t have to be tedious or uninspiring. I love teaching people how to work on their goals by combining technical exercises with creative, dynamic projects. Art is more than just a skill; it’s a healing mindset.

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  • April – “Light”

    April – “Light”

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    If you live in the northern hemisphere, you’ll notice the days getting longer. The light getter stronger, creating a different kind of shadow on everything it illuminates. Light – both its presence and absence – is a fascinating thing. I learned to see the different kinds of light and shadow when I started reading photography

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  • “Stillness” – my 2025 exhibition

    “Stillness” – my 2025 exhibition

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    In October 2025 I did my latest exhibition in my hometown of Zeist, the Netherlands. We enjoyed the wonderful musical company of Janneke Moes and her choir MusiCanta. As always, I have an online exhibition ready for those of you who couldn’t join me. It’s available in both Dutch and English. I had a great

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  • “Phantom II & III” (“Phantoom II & III”)

    “Phantom II & III” (“Phantoom II & III”)

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    40×30 cm, charcoal and pencil on panel (2025) On October 11, 2025 I will be exhibiting my work, together with the choir performance composed by Janneke Moes. I’d love to show you my body of work for this project, in the upcoming weeks. More details and purchase information can be found at the bottom of

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  • “Phantom I” (“Phantoom I”)

    “Phantom I” (“Phantoom I”)

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    24×30 cm, charcoal and pencil on panel (2025) On October 11, 2025 I will be exhibiting my work, together with the choir performance composed by Janneke Moes. I’d love to show you my body of work for this project, in the upcoming weeks. More details and purchase information can be found at the bottom of

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