New painting "Vondelpark Amsterdam", size 32 - 47 inch/80 - 120 cm. Living in the neighborhood of the Vondelpark in Amsterdam, I had to create this painting. My idea was to take the viewer into the park to enjoy it; walking and biking along the wiggling lines and winding curves from the walkways and cycle paths...

This is the final version of the 3D prototype of a Nosybird which I already use in my paintings “to juice up the Art of Looking”. A character that only is observing with its own eyes and without critical judgements. Nothing else. To see and feel what’s really going on. No screens or other distractions involved. Just imagine that!

So last week we had discussions with a third party about the bigger plan around this character. The design, the other versions, packaging etc. Next, we are working on its vivid story behind and how to bring it to live in its very own way. Because Art is storytelling. So lets say, to be continued...

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The painting "New Neighbors/View on Zuidas" was picked up by "Hello Zuidas". This trendsetting magazine brings the latest news about the high-end international knowledge and business center "Zuidas" in Amsterdam.

The painting New Neighbors/View on Zuidas has found a less ordinary place (100 meters high). It is part of a small scale exposition on the top floor of the Symphony Tower, Gustav Mahlerplein in Amsterdam.

After this exceptional summer we have new and exciting ideas and simply want to usher a post-pandemic era. That "reset feeling" was the main reason for me to create this painting. So I started a canvas that radiates an intensely fresh and energetic feeling. A composition where the blue colors of a cloudless sky give an extra bit of subtile joy. A work that is universally pleasing. The painting "Fresh Flowers" is part of the Flower Series (Other Stories). Size 39-32 inch, 100-80 cm.

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