no.1134

Heron is a symbol of patience and perseverance. Just think of the ability to remain motionless for long periods of time, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. This teaches us the value of trusting the natural flow of life and embracing the journey, not just the destination. The white heron reminds us above all of the purity of nature. 

'White Heron'

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm 2x2"inch

no. 1131

You can immediately see it in his eyes... this is one hyperactive and social dog. He instantly makes friends with every other dog that crosses his path. Are you coming to play, he asks defiantly. And most of the time he is successful. :-)

'Floris'

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm 2x2"inch

no.1130

Butterflies can be wonderful messengers. Particularly for our loved ones who are physically no longer in our world. Our loved ones are never truly gone as long as they remain in our hearts and thoughts. Just by fluttering by they touch our hearts for a moment.

'Forever In My Heart'

5x5cm 2x2"inch

no. 1129

Does it also make you happy to see a butterfly? It symbolizes spring, color and lightness, among other things. You know what makes it even a better gift? Floating in the pool and then feeling such a beautiful butterfly land on you. A momentary break from his flight to the butterfly and a moment of total connection for me.

'Butterfly Kisses'
acrylic on canvas 5x5cm (2x2"inch)

no.1128

Nice to introduce you to Truffel. He is the new sweetheart of the owner of Pepa and Pancho, who are now playing together in dog heaven. It wasn't that easy to paint him as he likes to hide his eyes behind his wild locks haha. But maybe he's just a bit shy ;-)

'Truffel'

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm (2x2"inch)

no. 1127

Robins are especially beautiful in the snow, don't you think?
It probably has something to do with their orange belly that contrasts so nicely with the white. That's why I had to portray this beauty.
Surprisingly cold spring weather in April suddenly wasn't so bad anymore. :-)

'Snow Bird In April'

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm 2x2"inch

-private collection-

no. 1125

I am Stripey

the cat of cats

hunter by night

for I see best without the light

sleeper by day

on sunny pillows if I may

my purring sounds quite loud

I am Nina’s friend without a doubt

"Stripey"

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm 2x2" inch

no.1120

Entering a new territory. In a transferable sense or in the physical way, we all do it at least once in a while. Some hate it and prefer to stay in the known places others cannot live without the incentive and the exciting of the 'new'. Most of us are somewhere in between. You can also see this mix in animals. The wagtail and the watchful nose that accompany each other. I think entering new areas and rediscovering ourselves is what keeps our life alive.

Love is a place

and through this place

Love moves

all places

'New Territory'

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm 2x2"inch

no.1119

Cats and dogs supposedly differ so much that they can't make a harmonious match. I am always happy when I see evidence of the proverbial exception to the rule. For me, that indicates that the 'rules' are not so necessary at all. And that the most beautiful combinations in art and love usually originate outside the established order. The area where the head has stopped and the heart takes over. :-)

"I'll keep you safe in these arms of mine
Hold on to me, pretty baby, and
You'll see I can be all you need"

'I'll Keep You Safe'

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm 2x2"inch

no. 1116

A nightingale is known for it's beautiful song,

hearing this bird sing is a joy.

To me a birds song is among the simple yet special free gifts of life.

But it's only when I'm focused in the now that I can enjoy this 'present'

When I'm occupied with thoughts or worries I simply can't notice this daily beauty.

So it's a great reminder to not let the Today get stolen by the unchangeable past or the indefinite future. Every Today is a new day!

“Do not set aside your happiness. Do not wait to be happy in the future. The best time to be happy is always now.” 

'Young Nightingale'

acrylic on canvas

5x5cm 2x2"inch

no.1114

"My nightingale sings me to sleep
as the sky changes from dusk to night
the sweet little notes caress my ears
while I gently close my eyes
dreaming to her lovely lullaby"
poetry by Crissy Ade 

'Nightingale'
acrylic on canvas
5x5cm 2x2"inch

no.1112

Don't know if you got the same feeling, but I am in the mood for something light and friendly. Something like the miniature-painting of today and a poem that fits that mood.

The robin makes a laughing sound.

It makes me stop and look around

to see just what the robin sees-

fresh new leaves on twigs of trees,

a strong, high branch on which to rest,

a safe dry ledge to hold its nest.

This robin makes a laughing sound

I stop.

I always look around.

...

poetry by Sallie Wolf

 'Friendly Robin'

acrylic on canvas

5x5cm 2x2"inch

no.1110

The miracle is

that the brilliance,

of the miraculous

can live

in the blandness

of the mundane.

The greater miracle

is that we

have enough brilliance,

in our

blandness,

to see it

Craig D. Lounsbrough

'Common Chaffinch'

acrylic on canvas
5x5cm 2x2" inch

no.1105

Simply choose love today,

choose love tomorrow,

and please don't forget to love yourself,

because it's with self-love

you start authentic love.

and hey...remember...every day is a new today...

With Love Lies

'I have decided

to stick to love;

hate is too great a burden

to bear.'

Martin Luther King 

no.1105 'Secret Whispers'

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm 2x2"inch

no.1102

Outside my atelier I walked upon this little feathered creature. I was a bit surprised because there was no movement what soever. At first I thought it maybe was a stuffed specimen. Especially when I could approach so close and there was still no motion to see.

But no. He or she was for real. A young blackbird. Maybe she did not learn to be afraid of people yet. Mother Blackbird on the other hand was very anxious hipping at the top of the fence.

I am curious when the fear in the young bird will kick in.

Surely hope never, at least not for me:-)

I love feathered friends

Wish you a week with no fear, just love

With Love Lies

'Love is

what we

were born with.

Fear is

what we

learned here' 

Marianne Williamson

 'Young Blackbirdie'

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm 2x2"inch

no. 1095

Look into my eyes, what do you see

Is it you that is helping me

or is it me that is helping you

by carrying you into your heart

I present myself being small and insecure

vulnerable not weak

because I know you recognize me

and so

we will both grow stronger

With Love Lies

'I am a student

of whoever

I can learn from'

Rashad Evans

 'Acces To A Deeper Field'

acrylic on canvas
5x5cm 2x2"inch

no. 1094

Sometimes an animal enters our life with a special reason, in fact I believe mostly they do.

Maybe they come in to open your heart, like my dog Raf did for me long time ago. Or they teach you to play more in life, enjoy cuddling, or go outside and explore the world. And how wonderful it is to see a kid build up self-confidence with a loyal pet-friend on his or her side.

The fun part is, you think you pick your pet, but they just as much choose you. It's an energetic interaction.

It might even take less then a few weeks to get a bond and discover new knowledge on yourself. That's the way it went with dog Tommie en his family. They got the insight that you can't fill up a void but you can accept it for what it is and transform it into something new. It was not easy because of earlier loss but after a short while they parted ways.

Tommie went on to another family to share his wisdom. But he also remains the dog of his first friends. Not in a physical way but in their hearts he will stay. 

A nice thought to start this week with. Nothing you hold dear is ever really lost, it always comes back to you in another form.

Sometimes you just need to relax and have faith that things will work out. Let go a little and just let life happen.

With Love Lies

'Let your faith be 

bigger than your fear'

'Faith'

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm 2x2"inch

no.1093

Sometimes an animal enters our life with a special reason, in fact I believe mostly they do.

Maybe they come in to open your heart, like my dog Raf did for me long time ago. Or they teach you to play more in life, enjoy cuddling, or go outside and explore the world. And how wonderful it is to see a kid build up self-confidence with a loyal pet-friend on his or her side.

The fun part is, you think you pick your pet, but they just as much choose you. It's an energetic interaction.

It might even take less then a few weeks to get a bond and discover new knowledge on yourself. That's the way it went with dog Tommie en his family. They got the insight that you can't fill up a void but you can accept it for what it is and transform it into something new. It was not easy because of earlier loss but after a short while they parted ways.

Tommie went on to another family to share his wisdom. But he also remains the dog of his first friends. Not in a physical way but in their hearts he will stay. 

A nice thought to start this week with. Nothing you hold dear is ever really lost, it always comes back to you in another form. You can rely on that, just keep faith

With Love Lies

'You can grieve

but have faith... 
Anything you lose 
comes round 

in another form.'

Jalaluddin Rumi

 'Tommie'

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm 2x2"inch

no. 1092

The most lovable sign of spring is seeing butterflies again. They need sunny weather. When the sun shines, they can absorb solar heat with their wings, to warm up and fly.

Butterflies are light and frivolous the way they flutter from flower to flower. It's a joyous sight. They simply enjoy life so it seems. Makes me smile always.

To enter spring I've painted a butterfly for you today. It's one from South-America and usually when they rest they will sit upside down in a high tree. I like their graphic pattern a lot. The male can make a cracking noise, although nobody knows what it's used for. That's how they got their name.

Hope we get to enjoy lots of sun this week, 

With Love Lies

'A butterfly

counts not months

but moments,

and always has time enough'

 'Flying Blue Cracker'

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm 2x2"inch

-personal collection-

no. 1091

*Note to self

If you feel good or if you feel sad, if you feel tired, energetic, doubtful, secure, proud or ashamed. Alone or together, or any other emotion. Just feel it all the way. It's there for a reason.

And then realize...

Amazing things will happen.

expect it, be ready, rejoice over it.

Enjoy your week!

With Love Lies

Amazing Things Will Happen

'Keep Smiling Deer'

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm 2x2"inch