VT wonen Dutch Design Battle
Am still recovering.... What a great day I had last Tuesday at VT Wonen's 'Dutch Design Battle'. It was a day full of creativity, where anyone with an idea for an interior product could 'battle' for a chance...
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In your eyes, I am complete
From design to reality. A work of art that couldn't be more personal. My client's wishes combined with my own style. A unique creation process resulting in a one-off piece of art, with their personal story in it. Originally intended for the bedroom,...
Eyes
As you have read in an earlier post, I have sold my work 'Eye See You'. What a special canvas it was and what a special story. And then came the question if I could do another eye...
Intense
'Intense' the original artwork. A work where as many hours go into the design, shooting and shearing. Then again, I spend more time on the design and in the next work, more time on the finishing. Each time is...
Lupin
A year and a half ago, I started making weekly scribble portraits. Not with the intention of making them for sale. Purely for training purposes. Because by scribbling, I learn and keep actively training my brain to...
Recovery and art
When past, present and future come together and my art is allowed to be part of the recovery process from an illness. My mother is 73 and still works as a domestic worker. And she has been working for the same family for more than 40 years
Dream Big – interview with Eva Jinek
It started with a message on Instagram. A message that Eva responded to with great enthusiasm. And now, two and a half years later, I am sitting at Eva Jinek's kitchen table with coffee and cake. My work is prominently displayed in...
Big, bigger, biggest
I use a photograph when I create a portrait design. I do not look for likeness as I am concerned with depicting the energy, emotion or that particular look. After 2 years, I find that I...
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...
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...