Waarom maak je kunst?
Painting helps me share how a place feels, beyond just what it looks like. I’m drawn to fleeting light, changing weather, and the atmosphere of a moment. Watercolour gives me a beautiful way to express those things.

Hoe lang schilder je al?
I’ve been painting for 9 years.

Heb je een formele kunstopleiding gevolgd?
No, I’m self-taught. I’ve developed my practice through years of painting, experimenting, studying other artists, and teaching.

Ben je een professioneel kunstenaar of een hobbyist?
I’m a working artist. I paint, teach, and organize workshops and painting retreats.

Wie of wat inspireert je?
Travel and nature inspire me most, especially the sea, dramatic skies, and places with a strong sense of history. I’m interested in how light and weather can transform a familiar scene.

Naar wat voor muziek luister je tijdens het schilderen?
You’ll probably be surprised, but mostly alternative and black metal. At the same time, I have a large vinyl collection of The Rolling Stones, Joy Division, The Cure, and similar bands.

Heb je een mentor gehad?
I haven’t had one formal mentor. I’ve learned from many artists whose work I admire, as well as from the conversations and experiences that come with teaching and painting alongside others. But the artists who have probably influenced me the most are Joseph Zbukvic, Eudes Correia, Andy Evansen, Julia Barminova, and Nicolas Lopez.

Schildert u elke dag?
I’m involved with art every day, although running a studio and teaching mean I don’t always get to paint a finished piece each day.

Schildert u één stuk tegelijk of werkt u aan meerdere tegelijk?
Typically one in 30-40 minutes

Maak je eerst een concepttekening?
Usually, I begin with a photo and idea for the light and atmosphere I want to capture. I leave room for the painting to develop as the watercolour moves on the paper.

Schildert u liever in een atelier of in de buitenlucht?
I love both. Plein air painting lets me respond directly to a place, while the studio gives me more time to develop an idea.

Hoeveel basiskleuren gebruikt u?
I usually work from a palette of around 5-6 core colours, then add a few colours depending on the subject and mood.

Buisjes, pannen of stokjes?
Mostly tubes. I enjoy preparing my own palette and having enough paint ready for generous washes.

Gebruik je maskeervloeistof?
Never

Wanneer weet je dat je werkstuk af is?
When I’m thinking “I probably need to stop” For me better less than more