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dinsdag 22 november 2016

no.1064

My head is playing tricks with me,

I worry about something that might happen in the future,

by someone I don’t trust.

Walking outside by the water, in the early falling evening, hello moon, boats gently rock the sidewalls, a big tree hangs over to mirror his own view, across the water, lights go on, people come home. Nearby I see the greylike yellow of leaves and unknown plants

It’s all there, for me to enjoy,

and I realize...

There is great freedom in simplicity of living.

If I can just trust that I am exactly where I need to be.

Keep doing the things I love, sharing my colours.

Don’t you think that simple living and simple thinking,

is the key to an inspirational life?

I guess simple things become complicated

when we expect to much,

good or bad…

'Moonlight Water View'

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm 2x2"inch

You can BUY this miniature HERE

donderdag 17 november 2016

no.1059

When the days are getting darker,

shorter and colder,

be sure to wear a warm and light heart...

and if you can't wear it,

just throw some extra woodblocks on the fire;-)

'Plantation View-3-'Woodblocks For The Winter'

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm 2x2"inch

(This is no. 3 by a series of 3)

Here you see all three of them together

woensdag 16 november 2016

no. 1058

I love nature, it brings me my greatest inspiration. Although, I am pretty ignorant on knowledge about her. Hardly know any species by name, do not own a garden, and I often find weed equally beautiful as the cultivated species.

But I do like to be informed on features by an expert. Or learn new things. Whether names and numbers stay with me is a whole different story.

For example I have no clue on how these large spherical trees, I painted here in the middle, are called. It is a majestic long row of trees which stand with full pride till the distant horizon. It’s a delight in itself that there are still places in the Netherlands where you can see far without meeting people, buildings or lampposts.

The lovable residents with this beautiful view do have a lot of knowledge on nature, and they pointed me to the existence of the feeding line. If animals eat leaves from the trees, they can only reach a certain distance with their mouths. Below it is bald, and above the tree remains full. seen from a distance its ’s a neat straight line.

Now that I know this, I see the line everywhere, and I always depict those animals with their necks fully stretched maybe you notice it too, when the trees are full leaf again.

And remember, don't be afraid to have little knowledge,

the things you are interested in will find you.

Or think of Albert Einstein, who said:

"The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination."

'Plantation View-2 - 'A Whole Line Of Round Trees'

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm 2x2"inch

(This is no. 02 by a series of 03)

You can BUY this miniaturelandscape HERE

dinsdag 15 november 2016

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

maandag 2 mei 2016

no.1034

Can you make a portrait of a garden,a tree, a pond? I've tried. What appealed to me most was the little tree by the pond which somewhat resembles a bonsai, especially painted in this size. But also a cute mini pool for birds caught my attention. In the first mini this got the spotlight and, in the second mini the tree has been featured.

All in all, they both became almost abstract.

Wondering, which one appeals to you most?

Did you know a Bonsai has all sorts of profound symbolism in Japan?

They convey the symbols of harmony, peace, balance and all that is good.

The same I wish for you this Monday!