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Drowning and bouncing back
Sometimes everything just gets too much all at the same time. You've probably experienced it before. A while back I had one of those weeks. I was already feeling a... Read more...
De seizoensbode - die móest er komen!
The seasonal newsletter - it had to happen!
Living in rhythm with the seasons, I love it! It's a recurring theme in my illustrations and writings. How wonderful would it be to receive an envelope on your doormat... Read more...
Het schilderen van verlangen
Painting my desires
Last week, I asked in an Instagram post, 'Which of my illustrations would you like to live in?'. I've never had so many reactions to a post before, but one... Read more...
Oneindige inspiratie? Of toch niet...
Endless inspiration? Or maybe not...
One of the questions people ask me most is: 'how do you always come up with something new?' and 'do you never run out of ideas?' Even my lovely business... Read more...
Persoonlijke ontwikkeling met een vos als helper
Personal development with a fox as my help
I have needed years and years of therapy and have been lucky enough to receive it. And when you believe you are 'done' you really aren't because every stage of... Read more...
En week in het leven....
A week in the life....
Or rather... A week in my life! My life as a business owner who doesn't have a 'regular' amount of energy. If you've ever wondered what my days look like... Read more...
Welke print past bij jou? Giclée of ‘normale’ print
Which print suits you best? Giclée or 'normal' print
If you'd like to purchase one of my paintings as an artprint, you can choose from two different types of prints: giclée prints and ‘normal’ prints. The image on them is... Read more...
Handleiding voor een mopperdag
Instructions for a Grumpy Day
I'm having a grumpy day, you probably know what that's like. Everything feels heavy and challenging. My body feels injured and the world has gone mad and last but not... Read more...
De jaarlijkse onzekerheid de baas
Being the boss of my yearly insecurities
I am ready to admit that after 6 years I know that this time of year makes me very insecure. It's silly but it has everything to do with how... Read more...
Waarom ik denk dat imperfectie mijn werk mooier maakt
Why I believe imperfections make my art more beautiful
It's high time we talked about perfectionism and creativity. Because that combination is incredibly difficult. And if you look at my work (full of imperfections), you might think that I... Read more...
Een kijkje achter de schermen - het magazijn
A look behind the scenes - the warehouse
Just because I am completely used to how my company works it doesn’t mean that it’s not fun for you to take a look behind the scenes! So let’ take... Read more...
Winterrust als eerste hulp - ook een nieuw mini magazine!
My winter rest felt like first aid
I've been having a rough couple of weeks. The weeks were just so filled with all kinds of situations that I haven't been able to stand still and take a... Read more...