ABOUT ME


self portrait
self portrait in pastel
I am a self-taught contemporary pastel painter. I was born in The Netherlands, raised in New York and presently live in rural Massachusetts. My work can be found in private collections throughout the Americas and Europe. My paintings have been displayed in art shows and galleries in most of New England. In 2006 I set a goal to complete a painting a day by joining The Daily Painters making small works more affordable to collectors. Because of life circumstances I'm not always able to complete a small work each day but I do paint everyday.  
Food art has become a favorite subject of mine in the past few months, as well as to my collectors. Please contact me for commissioned work. I paint in pastels, oils and acrylics.
My main website contains a complete biography and a portfolio of works.
View all of my available paintings with the option of making a purchase on one page at the Daily Painters Gallery.



Representation
The Preservation Framer and Gallery, N. Attleboro, MA.
Upstairs Gallery at The Sand Castle Winery in Erwinna, PA.



What collectors have to say

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"Wow! It's fantastic! I cannot believe that can be done with pastels."

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"The pastel arrived earlier this week, and it is amazing. I admire you talent so much. Thank you for the safe packaging and fast shipping, and thank you for the care instruction."