From 1965 to 1992, I lived there. South Limburg, the marl country of the Netherlands. The Heuvelland with its steep slopes, brook valleys, winding country roads, hollow roads, plateaus, graves, dairy meadows, vineyards and cornfields. Bordered by bronze-green oak and hawthorn hedges. Land of the Corncrake and the Nightingale. The land of milk, honey, cheeses and beers.
Here I regularly cycled around to enjoy the scenery. Walking up the slope with bike in hand. Racing down the hill on the bike, swatting flies and mosquitoes. Where the skylark sings its steady tune high in the sky, warm sunbeams filling the day with summer. This hamlet of Waterval is located between Meerssen and Ulestraten.
Contemporary images and even those from the past inspire me to recycle them for re-actionary contemporary impressionist art. My drawings and paintings are sketch impressions in a loose and free style, the paintings in a colorful palette. I also produce collages and digital artworks or find new inspirations and.. Read more…