no.1118

There once was a little princess who first was not accepted by her father because he rather had a son. I am not going to tell you the whole story but the princess runs off disguised as a beggar in a catskin coat. She wants to attend the ball to dance and of course the prince of the ball falls in love with her. Her father feels guilty that he once rejected her and is incredibly pleased that he now finds her happy and well so end good all is good.

Sometimes life is like a Fairytale. In which a tough girl who always had to take care of herself suddenly finds someone who appreciates her for who she is. So now she can finally admit to her softer side too:-)

Put On Your Cat(s)kin And Dance

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm 2x2"inch

And what nice coincidence in nature the willow catkin stands for love and protection.:-)

So that's why it became a series of three

no.1115

In many ways, our lives can resemble the sometimes turbulent, sometimes calm, yet always flowing nature of water. Near the water is were I'm reminded to be at ease with myself, and with my life. To just let it flow. 

That's why I painted this colorful lake with flowers of joy for you.
To remind us that every day is a good day. There is something to learn, always something to care for and so we never forget to celebrate.

The more you praise
and celebrate your life
the more there is
in life to
celebrate.

'Water Party'

acrylic on canvas 

5x5cm 2x2"inch

no.1113

Almost all flowers are my favorites, but poppy holds a special place. Is it the fiery red that calls you from a distance and stands out in the field or on the roadside? The ever so black heart with an almost purple shine to it? It certainly is the strength with which she endures the strongest winds. She bends and bows but won't let go of her petals. 

But if you pick her, she will soon break. What her message might be is this. 

Let me shine let me show, enjoy my abundance but try not to captivate me then the joy will soon fade. 

Little wise poppy:-)

'Poppy'

acrylic on canvas

5x5cm 2x2"inch

no.1109

The world turns softly

Not to spill its lakes and rivers,

The water is held in its arms

And the sky is held in the water.

What is water,

That pours silver,

And can hold the sky?

(Hilda Conkling)

This will be a week full of water whispers,

see you tomorrow!

With Love Lies

The magic 
on this planet,
it is contained 
in water.

no.1109 'Water Mirror' 
acrylic on canvas 5x5cm 2x2"inch

no.1106

Coming up, new exhibitions of my waterscape paintings in Amsterdam. Wednesday the 18th of October (opening at 17.00)  till Sunday the 29th in the artcentre CBK. On the 28th and the 29th also in the Tropical Institute and in my "open atelier". You can read all about it in the link below.

Today a small waterscape to celebrate the multiplicity of water. This time the miniature is inspired on my big painting. "What Lies Beneath-5" 

If you can't spend some time in nature this week, break free in your head, imagine you are near these pink streams. To gather peace of mind and wash your spirit clean.

Have a joyful week and hope to see you this wednesday!

more info HERE

With Love Lies

'For all at last,
return to the sea,
like the ever-flowing
stream of time,
the beginning
and the end' 

rachel carson

no.1106 'Pink Stream'

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm 2x2"inch

no.1104

Water by itself has no distinct color. It lends colors from its surroundings. It mirrors the trees, it echo’s the sky, it shows its transparent view of it’s underlying bottom.

We as humans are in a way similar. We take the shape and colour of our environment. So we better look for a scenery we love.

Surround yourself with people and thoughts that uplift you, shine your brightest colors and inspire others to do the same.

With Love Lies

'Human nature is like water.
It takes the shape of its container.' 

no.1104 'Mirroring Trees'
acrylic on canvas 5x5cm 2x2"inch

no.1099

You probably know walking is good for you. It strengthens your heart, lowers disease risk, gives you energy, helps you lose weight and best of all walking makes you happy. It's the best medicine for a mild case of depression.

If you walk outside every day for about 30 minutes you also boost your vitamin D and that's something your bones and immune system will love.

Strolling down the beach and feeling the sand between your toes is my absolute favorite. It's like a free foot massage. That together with smelling the sea and all of the above advantages makes me wonder why I don't go there every day:-)

Have a healthy week

With Love Lies

'Always keep a little

beach day in your heart'

'Barefoot At The Beach'

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm 2x2"

no.1097

Apple blossom what a joy!

This year all of my favorite models seem to blossom at the same time. The blossoms of course but also magnolia, rhododendron, ranunculus, anemone, tulips and I spotted the peony too. Keeps me busy and I like it.

I am painting a larger apple blossom and made a small one on the side for you to blossom away this week.

P.s if you are interested, I will put the bigger painting 

on Facebook and INSTAGRAM soon.

With Love Lies

'Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.' Marcel Proust

'Apple Blossom'
acrylic on canvas
5x5cm 2x2"inch

no.1076

Monday again and that's a good reason for a miniature, to start your week happy.

The first Monday of this new year, so please let me wish you a marvelous, magical, healthy, and adventurous 2017

A year full of space and depth, colour, love and nature just like this miniature no.1076

And if you want something different for this year I wish that for you too, even better:-)

Make it a good first week of 2017!

With Love Lies

'Emerald Green Ocean'
acrylic on canvas 5x5cm 2x2"inch

no.1074

It's Monday and that's always a good reason to begin with a miniature, to start your week happy.

This chalky coastline seems to have a silver lining. If you look intensely at this view, you can feel the peace, the space and creativity coming up to live your life according to your heart's desire. Do you know how much the gods of nature like to help and support you in living your dream life? If you want you can practice to be more ready to receive prosperity.

Take, preferably outside, a moment to feel what it's like to walk in your dream life. Make it as vivid as possible. And feel grateful, as if it's already part of you.

I know it may sound like gobbledygook, but I assure you it works.

Real joy, heartfelt, whether it is over something small or very big, invites more joy and prosperity on your way, try it, it's fun anyway!

I would love to hear what you receive this week on additional joy.

With Love Lies

'Chalky Coastline'
acrylic on canvas 5x5cm 2x2"inch

no. 1063

One of the things I love about being a painter is that I can be like a god in my own universe. I feel completely free to create a place where I want to be. 

If I’m outside, painting en plein air, then I catch my sense of that place in paint and color. 

Anything that does not appeal to me, I leave out or simply place it somewhere else. And also when I paint in my atelier by memory or with help of pictures, I can make it as beautiful and special as I want it to be remembered. 

And for instance on a day like today, when the rain pours down on us. I can simply take a walk on this beach with a sun setting as long as I like. I love that feeling. And I also love to share the things that make me happy.

So please, feel free 

to visit here today,

and stay as long as you need.

'Everlasting Sunset'

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm 2x2"inch

no. 1057

Wow I'm still impressed on your openness and courage. Thank you! 

All the things we released yesterday, magnificent!

You confirm your wish if you pronounce it consciously and loudly, throw it out in the open. Acting on it together increases the impact.

Even if you did not respond publicly, I hope you allowed yourself to give something to the moon, anything that makes your life harder than necessary...

Lovely, now we created new space, for new dreams and moments to cherish. A new way of looking at your world. Figuratively but also literally. I am amazed again and again by the beauty of our own little country.

For example, did you know that we used to have tobacco plantations in the Netherlands? Here's a part from the area where it previously was full of tobacco, it is still a beautiful piece of nature. 

This is no.1 of a series of 3

With Love-Lies

'Plantation View-1-Love-My-Backyard'

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm 2x2"inch

no.1056

perfect day for a gift - november 14 - 2016

Today she is here, the super moon. full and round and big! Well the moon does not change size of course but the way we perceive her, does. Today she is relatively closer to Earth. The last time was in 1948 and it takes up to 2034 to see her this big again.
The moon symbolizes the unconscious and fullmoons-day is a perfect time to shake off what we do not want to lug around from our past. Limiting beliefs, bad habits, fears, friendships or family-ties that pinch and we may loosen.
Anything you do not want anymore, make it conscious and wave goodbye. Let the moon take it with her and start your days with a fresh mind.

To put some extra power on this releasing stuff, I specially painted this miniature for you and I would love to give it away for free. Do you like that? All you need to do is to be a subscriber of the happy mini-mail and tell me on my facebook page under mini-No.1056 what you're going to let go of, or why you would want to win this miniature.

I hope that we can ritually release an entire list. Tonight I will tell on Facebook who became the lucky-one.

Oh and yes I will start with what I'm going to let go of:
I let go of my eternal lack of confidence
and I wave goodbye my fear that I am not good enough!

So and now, I will no longer be afraid that no one responds ;-)

With Love,
Lies

'Waving At The Big Moon'

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm 2x2"

go to my facebookpage and get lucky HERE

it was a gift so technically it's not true but to show you it's no longer available I will call it...

no.1053

Yesterday I asked you what makes you still, what can quiet your mind, what makes you feel more at peace. Well I believe it is exactly what we need giving this new turmoil worldwide. 

I forgot about one thing that helps release unnecessary thoughts.

The sea.

And even if you look at the sea you realize it’s not always at ease and friendly. It can turn into a tsunami, it can flood half a country. Before it returns to foam on the sand.

It is not that we should close our eyes or don’t do anything. But panic or anger does not give the best ideas either.

I believe the best way to start change is always to start in your own small close world. That’s the place where you have the most influence. 

Look at yourself, look at your neighbor. If there is something to improve in how you see things or act on things. Do it. Help each-other on a small scale. Of course the ‘big things’ need to be taken care of too, but since everything is energy, at least try to stop feeding the world more venom and anxiety.

Feed it with positivity and love. 

That’s why I paint these miniatures in the first place.

Love you!

'Foamy Beach' acrylic on canvas 5x5cm 2x2"inch

no. 1009

Around the same time last year we were able to wallow in the genuine 'winterfeeling'. I mean; sticky white snow, low temperatures and even some ice on the canals. I'm actually quite ready for it again. Are you?

'Skating Into Happyness'

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm (2x2"inch)

Rond deze tijd vorig jaar konden we ons wentelen in het echte wintergevoel, dikke plaksneeuw, kou en zelfs ijs op de sloten. Ik heb er eigenlijk wel weer zin in. En jij?

no.1005

On the 6th of December 2013 a new little Robin entered this world.

Not only on canvas but in real life as well.

Welcome babygirl Robin!

'Little Robin'

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm (2x2"inch)

no.996

If you are dutch, your name starts with a T and you are traveling abroad, have a safe trip and...

'Remember The Windmill'

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm (2x2"inch)

no.995

Where will it lead to...

'Hidden Path'

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm (2x2"inch)

no.994

'Hollyhocks Flowers'

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm (2x2"inch)

click HERE  if you like to buy this painting

no.990

Never been to the desert. Never wanted to either, but lately I met a few people who were totally in love with 'the desert'. So maybe I should give it a try somewhere in the future. For now I've only seen the one in Burgers Zoo;-)

'Colors Of The Desert'

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm (2x2"inch)

click HERE if you like to buy this painting