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. 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. 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

no. 1081

Today is no.04 in Bagel's series

Dogs and children, not always, but mostly a great combination. They both love to play, see adventure in everything, are the best of friends, and dogs are the best secret keepers in the world. Tell them your innermost stories and you can be sure they won't tell anyone.

Bagel and young Finn are also true comrades, Finn will show all of his pokemons to Bagel, and Bagel looks at them patiently. But the best time they share together on the beach. How fortunate they live nearby and can go there nearly everyday.

Which dog does not like the beach? The vast emptiness, a large sandpit. Perfect to explore, dig holes and have long runs. With some imagination you could think Finn and Bagel are together on the moon accompanied by their long and thin shadow-friends.

Use your imagination just a little bit more today, and if you are sitting in a tl-lighted officespace I know it's hard... but maybe... that one plant standing there, transports you to a lunchbreak in the tropics haha :-)

With Love Lies

'Together On The Beach'

-Tribute to a dog named Bagel-4-

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm 2x2"inch

no.1047

To start your day in a good mood just simply think of all the colors of the sea. It's not only the water or the sky that changes color so often but also the path that leads you to the sea creates a wonderful changing palette every time again. This path is really gentle and relaxed. Wish you an easy going day today!

'Softgrey Dunepath'

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm 2x2"inch

no. 1022

Sometimes you can combine the good with the good. 'Dog-sitting' in France and painting the view when you are taking her for a walk. It was dog/goat/sheep/rabbit/chicken and guinea-pig-sitting to be honest and I loved it. Life can feel so nice and simple on the countryside. But living in Amsterdam is also great and driving back home I saw some pretty views too. Like to share this one with you.

'On The Way Back Home'

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm 2x2"inch

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no.999

Sometimes nature gives something back. Like when a butterflyspecies that was almost extinct suddenly has new growth. This applies to the white-letter hairstreak (iepenpage). Of these beauties new ones were spotted in Gelderland, the Netherlands. That's news that truly makes me happy. This rare butterfly always sits whit it's wings closed. That's why I painted it seen from it's belly.

'White-letter Hairstreak'

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm (2x2"inch)

no.986

"Scouts honour, I did not found my present yet..."

'Birthday Boy'

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm (2x2"inch)

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no.975

'Little Puppy Inside'

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm (2x2"inch)

no.958

An owl has a lot of symbolic meanings, one of them is protection. Wish this little owl brings lots of love and protection to a little girl who needs it right now.

'Little Golden Owly'

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm (2x2"inch)

no.948

'Deep In Thought'

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm (2x2"inch)

no.947

'Wise Mister'

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm (2x2"inch)

no.946

Boety is the most loyal friend of Corneel, I guess you can see that in his portret also. Because Boety is a new friend after a hugely missed other dogfriend by Corneel she decided to receive a letter by him through Ineke van Lier. Ineke has the amazing gift to tune in to an animal (even if he is no longer in our world) and catch his or her words. Every animal has his own message and tone of voice. To make this energy visible I painted Boety's portret for Corneel. Now Corneel feels Boety's friendship even more close.

How fortunate that we can use our talents for both the animal and humans in this way!

'Boety'

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm (2x2"inch)

no.929

'Whisper Sweet Nothings'

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm (2x2"inch)

no.926

'Diet Size'

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm (2x2"inch)

no.913

'I am Ross. Since 4 years I am looking for my home. Have you seen it?'

If you like to know more about Ross have a look here at animalinneed, hope Ross will find his own home soon! The painted version of Ross will be on the animalinneed-party in Zaltbommel today. Will you be joining us?

'Ross'

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm (2x2"inch)

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no.910

So now you can get acquainted with Basje, the only brother of Okkie, whom you have met yesterday. What a witty couple those two. Basje also wrote a letter but that's private of course. Would you like a miniature or a message from your animalfriend? You can have a look here 

'Basje'

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm (2x2"inch)

no.909

Okkie is a very special doggie who lived with his brother Basje with Anna in the Netherlands. He and Basje, whom you will meet tomorrow, look like little Teddy-doggies, so sweet. But they also had a lot of useful information to share. They wrote a letter to Anna thanks to dogwhisperer Ineke van Lier.

'Okkie'

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm (2x2"inch)