In my art journal, I create straw art pieces from scraps of paper, old paintings and small straw art - combined with drawings and paintings. Photographed very closely, you enjoy the layering of my work and can even see the fibres of the paper.
A museum visit prompted a new colour palette full of earthy tones and pale blue. This portrait was the first art journal page in this new pale palette. You can see a feather, illustrations, a handmade clay ornament and a border of home-spun yarn, among other things.
For my drawings and paintings I wander through nature with my camera and sketchbook, looking for inspiration. Along the way I take pictures; not only from my passion for photography, but also as reference material for my art. At Werk aan de Muur you'll find a selection of.. Read more…