BIOGRAPHY

Born 1954 Weert, the Netherlands
Living and working in Venlo
 
Since 1998
Full-time working as a visual artist
2000- 2019
Guidance of painting courses and workshops
2013-2016
Open University Amsterdam, taking courses in Art History
1974-1990
Free Academy Venlo, taking courses in watercolor, acrylic and oil painting techniques and
portrait and figure drawing courses
1973-1998
Full-time working as a primary school teacher
 
 
Although classically trained, the current color and form language is the result of a self-taught development. I don't want to be narrative, or comment  current affairs. Instead  I want to share my fascination and wonder about the multitude of natural forms. Just an invitation to stop, observe and experience....
 
Since 2005 I have exhibited in galleries and museums