This work of a breakfast table is really an invitation to take your time, to enjoy a breakfast that lasts a little longer than usual. In this painting “Let the Day Wait”, the morning stretches out softly, almost as if the day hasn’t quite started yet. The small sign in the corner, “breakfast served all day,” says it all. Here, breakfast isn’t something you rush through, it’s something to enjoy. The scene is about atmosphere and simple joy we all want, the sunlight coming in, the hum of a coffee machine somewhere in the background, the smell of fresh bread and warm coffee. All of it together gives you a good reason to do one thing, let the day wait just a little longer…
We all know the feeling. Suddenly a perfect moment shows up. One that demands action. Right here, right now. No hesitation, no planning. And no moment to think. With this painting, I wanted to capture that specific thought in a familiar, every day moment. Size 80-100 cm, acrylic on linen.
This commissioned painting is about one of those days. The gardening is done. The picnic is over. Everyone's inside. Only the dog is still outside. Well, he's not quite ready to call it a day... Size 70-100 cm, acrylic on linen.
I recently completed "The Guest", inspired by the former Hotel Hamdorff in Laren, The Netherlands. For this painting, I explored its history, looking into archives and stories that brought the place back to life. I even talked with family of the founder Jan Hamdorff, to get a good feeling about this place. In my interpretation, a contemporary visitor arrives at the site that no longer exists, now imagined as being slowly taken over by nature. What was once vibrant and full of life has disappeared, yet still feels present. Well, finishing the painting feels a bit like closing a chapter, it has been a fascinating project to work on...
From April 21 to 26, new work will be on view at the Singer Museum Laren as part of Anna Singer Art Spring '26. Invited once again by the Anna Singer Art Selection Committee, two new works will be presented: "End of a Summerday" and "Let the Day Wait". Very pleased to be showing here again and hope to see you during the exhibition. More info about my work in the exhibition.
This new painting "Let The Day Wait" likes to slow things down. It celebrates our breakfast, early morning light and the smell of fresh bread and coffee. A colorful reminder that the day doesn't have to start in a rush. Sometimes it's enough to let the day wait. Size, 80-100 cm.
