Waarom maak je kunst?
I paint because of me and for me. I paint because I need it—art is the food for my soul.

Hoe lang schilder je al?
I started drawing and painting when I was very young, but I stopped during high school. I picked it up again almost 20 years ago.

Heb je een formele kunstopleiding gevolgd?
No, I haven’t.

Ben je een professioneel kunstenaar of een hobbyist?
I make my living through my art—teaching and selling my work.

Who and/or what do you look to for inspiration?
Everything around me can be a source of inspiration: streets, nature, fields, plants, houses, people, a book, a TV show, a magazine. Music is also a strong source of inspiration.

Naar wat voor muziek luister je tijdens het schilderen?
It depends on my mood. I go from classical music to Limp Bizkit!

Heb je een mentor gehad?
Yes, there was someone who introduced me to the world of watercolor—Jorge Royan, an architect, photographer, and urban sketcher from Buenos Aires. Several years ago, he told me, “Once you try watercolor, you’ll never let it go.” And here I am.

Schildert u elke dag?
Yes! (But we know that’s not always true—LOL)

Do you paint one piece at a time or work on several at once?
It depends. Sometimes I work on two or three pieces at the same time, but usually I paint one and then start another.

Maak je eerst een concepttekening?
For some works, yes. I do several small studies to plan composition and tonal values, look for references in my own photos, do small sketches—and then create the final piece.

Do you prefer painting in the studio or plein air?
Both. Plein air gives me the chance to experience the place—its sounds, smells, views—and of course, to paint it. Though it’s not always easy!
Studio work offers a more controlled environment, so it’s easier to paint.
But I enjoy both.

Hoeveel basiskleuren gebruikt u?
A few years ago, I worked with a very limited palette. Since then, I’ve expanded my color choices, but I usually use no more than five tones in a single painting.

Tubes, pans, or sticks?
Tubes and sticks.

Gebruik je maskeervloeistof?
No. I like the adrenaline of leaving white spaces using just my brush.

When do you know a piece is finished?
I ask myself this question every single day. I use this one to help me decide: “Will what I’m about to add make the painting better?” If yes, I go ahead. If not, the work is finished.