A mother and son sit in the shade of a parasol. The mother looks at the water, while she son looks away towards the beach. They are together but also alone. An inflatable donut is leaning against the umbrella, but the boy doesn't seem to feel like using it.
I drew this work on the beach of Zevenhuizerplas. I thought it was a beautiful image. It was a very warm day and I could imagine that the boy didn't feel like it anymore.
The image shows that the two people are connected, but also on their own. I think that is beautiful, but at the same time it is a pity.
It is a pen drawing that was later post-processed in Photoshop.
I think that because it is a black and white work, it will fit in many interiors. I myself can see it hanging in an interior with light colors, but it also works well on a dark wall. It is an illustration of a situation that many people will recognize.
My work distinguishes itself by strong colours and clear shapes. I work with ecoline, ink and pencil, but I also like to cut and paste.
I get my inspiration from nature and like to daydream. Animals and people sometimes seem to melt together in these reveries.
Besides my children's book..
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