Perhaps one of the cosiest corners on the large square the Vrijthof in Maastricht. The terrace in front of café de Perroen looks inviting and is waiting for the first guests as soon as the Saint Servatius Basilica is 'out'.
Frühshopping is one of the traditions that Maastricht Catholics like to hold on to. First the mass, then the terrace for a nice piece of Limburg 'vlaoj' with coffee and a 'pèlske' or 'twie' to go with the sound of Grameer. A little 'klazjonere' and then the warm afternoon meal.
Maastricht, the city of my parents and ancestors. The city on Mother Meuse where I studied at the art academy. Maastricht feels like Little Paris. When I drive into the city via the Noordebrug and look south, it feels like coming home to me. A beautiful city with the Maas in the middle, the bridges and with a breathtaking hilly landscape in the distance.
Maastricht is a friendly city of bravura with its own real recognized language. The city of the Geis, the Mooswief, Minckelers, Slevrowe, André Rieu and The Maastricht Treaty.
The song "Ode to Maastricht" by the late singer Benny Neyman makes many Maastricht people wipe away a tear.
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…