The finishing touch
After I collect my work from the framer's, I start cutting and shaving the edges. In fact, I haven't done anything on this yet because I want the yarn to be seamless and tight against the frame. This work is...
Lisette
The Next Smile
In fact, the assumption is always that I spend most of my time tufting. Shooting the yarn. But I don't. As much time goes into drawing the design and (after shooting) shearing...
The designs
It starts with a photo or a particular image that attracts me. Where I see energy in it, a beautiful look, something positive or challenging. The image does something to me. Having chosen a portrait, I start drawing. That...
Dali wholesale
I have created a series of four textile portraits that capture the essence of Salvador Dali, a figure whose art, life and distinctive face will always fascinate me. Each portrait is an attempt to capture that unique look - the...
Image drama
In my ongoing quest to capture the true essence of my work through photography, I encountered a number of challenges. I bought a new Canon camera, studio lights and even went on a photography course. The results were...
Theo Maassen
Theo Maassen; our charismatic Dutch comedian known for his infectious energy. A unique photograph, brilliantly captured by photographer Stephan van Fletteren, reflects the vibrancy that characterises Maassen's work. In my doodle rendition, I wanted to encapsulate that same energy
Shaping with shaving
Contrary to popular belief, most of my time is not spent tufting. This video gives a glimpse into a minuscule (fast forward) detail of my abstract work 'Repeat', where I have two tall stacks of intricate...
Different yarns
Here is a video (also on my Instagram) in which I am shaving on the frame. When I say "on my frame", I mean the wooden frame where I stretch the canvas and work on it. When I later use the...
It's a messy job
But someone has to do it... No, just kidding, just the reality of my art. Welcome behind the scenes of my work, where things can get a bit messy. Well, more than a little, actually. Picture this...
Francesco Totti
On assignment, I scribbled this portrait of Francesco Totti. To be fair, I had never heard of him before. But this hero of AS Roma was a delightful assignment. Certainly not unpleasant to spend several hours scribbling this beautiful face,...