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Murin-An Sketches

November 19, 2012

Below are some sketches from a visit to a traditional Japanese garden. Has been very interesting – the leaves are turning red, which is a major event for the Japanese. And a heron came really close. Anyways, I’m way too much in love with the Machiya to pay attention to any trees. I’ll show the … Continue reading Murin-An Sketches →

Kyoto Exhibition Details

November 15, 2012

The Machiya-Art in Residence is going full power! We’re working on the exhibition now. Everyone is welcome to join our exhibition next week (22nd and 23rd November). We’ll also give a talk on the 23rd beginning at 14:00 o’clock. Japanese detailed info following. If anyone needs more info in English – please contact me. Until … Continue reading Kyoto Exhibition Details →

Kyoto Machiya Exposition and First Painting

November 2, 2012

Machiya Kyoto

A Machiya oil painting with flower pots will be at an exhibition in Kyoto...

Kyoto Gateway – Work in Progress

October 30, 2012

Work in Progress of an oil painting in a Japanese back-alley...

Kyoto Machiya Project

October 25, 2012

A heads-up from Japan. I’ve spent the first week on the Kyoto Machiya Art-In-Residence program now, preparing for lots of paintings. And also two upcoming joint expositions with Annelinde and Lies – the artists who are also part of the program. I’ll keep any future updates short, so I can get the work done. But … Continue reading Kyoto Machiya Project →

Go Watch Some Sounds!

October 3, 2012

I’ve posted earlier about synesthesia, which is a mixing of senses that some (surprisingly many) people have. Of one of the trailers in the post, you can see now the full version – it looks fantastic. Took them a looong time to make the 10 minute movie, since synesthetes have very specific sensations. They are … Continue reading Go Watch Some Sounds! →

Dutch Sketch Meet Fallout

September 18, 2012

Some photos (courtesy of Garry) and my drawings of the Dutch Sketch Meeting two weeks ago. Was fun – we all plan to do this more often. The drawings are concept markers and then pencil – inspired by the sketchbook of Janaschi.

Dutch Eventivities: Skech Meet n’ Redhairday

September 1, 2012

Two earth shaking events for the next two weeks: This Sunday I’ll be at the redhairday in Breda. I’ll be doing portraits again. It’s really a fun event and a city flooded with red-haired people is a sight to see. Aaaand, next week on the 8th of September, there will be a new edition of … Continue reading Dutch Eventivities: Skech Meet n’ Redhairday →

Noordwijk Art III – Poppy Field Painting

July 20, 2012

A new oil painting of the Noordwijk poppy fields. I sold it at the painting festival there...