This month I celebrate my 10 year anniversary as an artist. For this occasion I made two special edition jubileum linocuts, each in an edition of 10:

This late summer I am starting a new herstory about Eunice Newton Foote (1819 – 1888) who was an American scientist, inventor, and women’s rights campaigner. She was the first scientist to conclude that certain gases warmed when exposed to sunlight, and that rising carbon dioxide (CO2) levels would change atmospheric temperature and could affect climate, a phenomenon now referred to as the Greenhouse effect. She never received credits for her findings that were attributed to a man a few years later.  I am interested in this woman and will dive into her life. Who was she, where did she …

This summer, I am organizing a series of studio talks at my studio in Amsterdam Noord, each with its own theme. Two upcoming sessions are ‘From Office Job to Artist’ and ‘Development of Your Own Style’. The next two sessions (in Dutch) are scheduled. If you’re interested, book a spot quickly—there is only limited space! BOOK NOW >>

Society for News Design (SND44) Print judges have awarded a gold medal in the category Multiple Illustrations to Het Parool for my series “Summer in Amsterdam” Judges said: “This editorial piece stands out for its unique painted style, which is a rarity in the editorial space. It brings a breath of fresh air with its innovative narrative style. The dedication of such a significant amount of space to art is truly remarkable.” and “It’s a delight to encounter something so distinct and artful.” Society for News Design is an international organization for news media professionals who create digital & print …