I am a mixed media artist and oil painter splitting my time between Almere and Amsterdam. While my background is originally in photography, I found my true voice in painting about three years ago as a self-taught artist. My work is deeply personal. Living with PTSD and the physical realities of chronic illness has reshaped how I see the world, and art has become my way of navigating that landscape.
I work primarily with oil and acrylics, often incorporating tactile elements like rope and fabric to add physical weight and texture to the canvas. For me, painting is a process of translation. I explore themes of human emotion—both the collective feelings we all share and the specific, often difficult, internal journeys we take alone.
Whether I am creating a self-portrait or a more abstract piece, the goal is to portray the cycle of healing: the struggle for acceptance, the persistence of hope through darkness, and the courage to sit with that darkness when necessary.
My process is a mix of careful design and raw intuition. I often need to immerse myself in a specific emotional state—using music, meditation, or my own natural experiences—before I can paint. I want my viewers to look at my work and recognize themselves in it. I want you to feel seen, to know you are not alone, and to experience the full spectrum of emotion, from unease to profound calm.
Original paintings and prints are currently available.
