Born in 1974 and now rooted in the multicultural city of Beringen, my artistic journey began at an early age, exploring the winding paths of my own imagination. Over the years, this has evolved into a rich visual universe filled with recurring eyes, flowers, and layered symbolism—fertile ground for my enduring fascination with surrealism. The human form, particularly in its nude simplicity, remains a powerful source of inspiration, guiding brushstrokes and pencil lines that blur the boundary between reality and imagination. This influence runs through both my surrealistic and realistic work, creating a distinctive fusion of dream and reality.
My creative practice is fueled by an insatiable curiosity about the world around me. A deep desire to explore different cultures, a lasting admiration for the animal kingdom, and a strong fascination with human expression all serve as constant sources of inspiration. These elements shape not only what I create, but also how I observe and interpret the world.
Throughout my artistic journey, I have moved through various creative phases, continuously refining my skills and expanding my horizons. From capturing fleeting moments through artistic photography to exploring the fluid elegance of watercolor; from the rich textures of pastel and colored pencil to the subtle accents of ballpoint or gel pen. My work is a blend of diverse techniques, brought together to form a unique and immersive visual experience.
This portfolio is an invitation into my world of imagination and emotion—where every artwork tells a story and every line conveys feeling. I invite you to wander through my artistic universe and allow yourself to be enchanted by the boundless possibilities of creativity. Welcome to my world, where reality and imagination intertwine and merge into something truly magical.
If you enjoy my work you can find it for sale on redbubble.com as cards, prints, posters, calendars, t-shirts, iPhone cases and more. My photography can also be found for sale on 500px.com. Of course, if you are interested in an original drawing or want to commission me, you can always contact me directly via the contact form.
Press
10 things to try right now
For their March 2014 edition Digital Camera magazine chose my Nostalgia series to inspire their readers to be creative with still life photography and give my painting with light technique a go. A full explanation of my technique can be found in this tutorial.
Award
First prize at the 2010 Joker travel photography contest.
Joker is a nationwide operating travel agency who's annual photography contest is strictly for customers who travelled with them in the past year. You can only enter photos of trips you made, booked via them, in that year.
Although I've been travelling with them for many years, 2010 was my first go at their contest. To my delight I managed to win the first prize which is allotted by a mixed jury of both photography and travel professionals. The winning photo was "Grafton - after - the - rain".