VIDEO | Want to give your portraits more depth & atmosphere?
Check out this short video to learn about tonal values: what they are, why they are important, and how you can work with them in practice!
Raw…
Yes, it was ‘one of those days’... But I'm glad I can then make art as an outlet for my feelings. This is what I felt. Rough and raw... Pastel on acrylic paper.
Free Video Miniseries: Visiting Rembrandt’s Studio
How did Rembrandt make his paint? What pigments did he use? How did he store his paints and what were some of his strategies and ‘tricks’ to paint as efficiently as possible? In this free video series that I’ve created…
The different types of drawing charcoal
Charcoal is a popular drawing medium, thanks to its versatility and ease of use. But did you know that there are actually various charcoal products available for drawing? When you go to an art store, you can buy different types…
3 tips to get started with charcoal drawing
Charcoal is a fantastic drawing medium and many artists love using it. But where to start? What tools and materials do you need? Let me give you 3 tips to get started with charcoal drawing.
VIDEO | Happy New Year! Looking back at 2019 and exciting plans for 2020
Happy New Year to all of you! I made a little video in which I talk about the past year, what happened regarding my art & classes, some personal stuff, and my plans for the coming year. Lots of exciting…
Let’s Face It 2020 starts January 6 – Join us now!
Let's Face It 2020 is starting very soon and I'm so excited to be teaching in this awesome class again! Join us for 50 weeks of portrait and figurative art lessons from a variety of teachers.
Black & White
Believe it or not, but my initial plan for this portrait was to work in color, lol! ;-) But yes, I ended up working in black and white. I had so much fun working in this free and loose way!…
VLOG | Let’s go to the Rijksmuseum to see my charcoal portrait
My work is selected for the Long Live Rembrandt exhibition in the renowned Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam! I've made a little vlog of our trip from our home to the Rijksmuseum and our visit there. And of course some pictures of the official opening!
Texture and color
I've been working with texture and color today, using a combination of paint, charcoal, and pastel. Love working loose & free like this!
