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Welcome!
I am a Dutch-born artist, art tutor, writer and art historian, based in the UK. I find much of my inspiration in art history, especially the Dutch and English 16th and 17th century. I try to find a dynamic between the past and the present in my painterly depictions of lace, silk, and velvet as well as my portraiture. My portrait work has been exhibited at the Royal Society of Portrait Painters, the BP Portrait Award and elsewhere. I paint in oils and pastel and am available for commissions.
What is Your Favourite Oil Paint?
So many brands, so many choices. Please vote for your favourite oil
Open Studio Tips (2)
Last week I published my first article on holding an Open Studio.
Open Studio Tips (1)
Open Studios are great fun and run all over the world. Almost
I Need Your Help Writing a Book on Pastel
Uart Pastel Paper Review
Painting Fine Detail in Pastel
Painting fine detail in pastel is a subject that is not often
Marketing for Artists
Art marketing (for artists) has a huge market. There are lots of
Leonardo’s Drawings
the past is not so far away after all
finding new meaning
through snippets of History
Busting some Painting Myths along the way
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