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The story of....

I thought it would be nice to share more about my ideas and thoughts behind my illustrations. I am always very reticent about this because I want you to feel for yourself what an illustration evokes in you and can do for you. If you want to keep doing that, don't read on. If you're curious about my feelings, thoughts, ideas and motives, read on!

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Letting go (is hard)

Ugh, you know that? You worry about things you'd be better off letting go of. A renovation that isn't getting along, a sewer overflowing, laundry bulging out the basket, to-do lists rattling around in your head, or deadlines constantly bouncing around in the back of your mind. I don't feel comfortable putting it all to the side. My body goes into survival mode, everything cramps up (hello pain), headaches and poor sleep are just a few annoyances. What helps? Letting go! In this blog you can read my tips (which I needed to hear again myself ;-)).

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The change

Something is different, I notice it myself. There is something different in my art, my work, my business. Have you noticed it? I think it is because I am changing myself, I am more firmly in the world, have my PTSD (as far as it goes) well under control, don't over-question myself so much anymore and focus on enjoying myself. Yes... and my art....

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And suddenly I broke down...

If you have been following me for a while, you know that in addition to being an illustrator, I am also chronically ill. I am very limited in energy and therefore can only "work" for about 3 hours a day. Where I started my etsy store three years ago and was happy with 10 orders a week, it has grown tremendously over the past few years. Super fun and I wouldn't want it any other way, but it was time for adjustments. To be honest, I broke down...

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