After high school I began studying at the Academy of Fine Art in Education. A study that in my days was very indecisive about getting students ready to be an artist and/ or being an art-teacher. I graduated but looking back I’m not sure it was the right place for me.
One thing was awakened during my studies, my love for print making. In 2001 I joined art-collective Grafisch Collectief Thoets. Thoets is a studio where 7 artists share a space specialized in techniques like etching, lithography, linocut and screenprinting.
In 2004 I started presenting my artwork at artmarket Art Plein Spui Amsterdam. At the beginning of 2014, after 9,5 years, I called it quits. Instead of waiting for someone to stumble upon my art I want to find galleries that want to represent me and my work.
I never got to share a studio with my sister but as of this year (2014) I’m sharing a space with my good friend Nanette Kraaikamp at Retort Ateliers.
2014 Is going to be a year full of change. Finding new places to show my art. Using the internet to its fullest. Finally use the illustrative qualities of my work. Use new techniques, experiment, enjoy and share my new found freedom.
So welcome to my art-journal. Where I share all these new adventures with you. Enjoy!
