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.1083

Today is no.06 in Bagel's series

Did you know today is the chinese new-year? Every year has a zodiac-sign that is to believed to predict the energy for a full year. This year 2017 is the year of the ...

no it is not the dog, it is the rooster.

But just for fun listen what the rooster has to say:

"I am alert

Ready to take action

The first on the scene

The last to leave

I take chances

But I am precise

Nothing escapes me

I am always prepared

I never give up or in..."

So now you know how to behave in this year,

Bagel already knew, look at her standing:-)

So today as the first day of this rooster-year, go for it, no delay, you know what you want, stop hesitating.

And remember- if you can dream it you can do it.

Good Luck and Enjoy

With Love Lies

 'On Top Of The World'

-Tribute to a dog named Bagel-6

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm 2x2"inch

no. 1082

Today is no.05 in Bagel's series

Mostly we assume our dog knows we love him or her,

but maybe the same goes for people

It works better if you sometimes tell them in actual words. Of course showing them extra attention works great too. And with dogs food works probably best haha

But seriously, it might sound strange, but try to tell your dog what you like so much about him or her, really feel it inside and in your minds eye show them pictures of precious moments together.

And even if it does not work it will give you a better feeling anyway.

The same could work with your partner, family, friends or colleagues. Personally I think we can not say enough positive things to each other. Especially in this day and age...

Make it a friendly day today

With Love Lies

'You Know I Love You'

-Tribute to a dog named Bagel-5

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.1080

Today is no.03 in Bagel's series

When I'm starting to paint I rarely make a sketch, I just start somewhere on the canvas and the painting evolves almost by itself. The same goes for the colors I use. It's mostly intuitive what fits or doesn't fit. 

We are often affected by colors in many ways without even realizing it. It's even in the colors you wear. Do you recognize that some colors look good on you one day and look terrible the next? 

The color that goes well with Bagel is Turquoise, and to me it is no surprise. This color stands for contentment, peace, protection, happiness and sympathy.

Way to go Bagel:-)

Look for your favorite colors today, and if you need any of the values written above take a long look at Bagel's painting:-)

With Love Lies

'My Name Is Bagel'

-Tribute to a dog named Bagel-3-

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm 2x2"inch

no.1079

Today is no.02 in Bagel's series

Did you ever notice that everyone has his or her own special way of walking? From a distance you probably recognize your loved ones just by the way they move. It can be the way they shake their head, the way they drag a little with one feet, or the little 'hop' in their step. It's exactly the same way with dogs. I used to have a big smile the minute I saw my own dog walk his spring in his step. Bagel has an ambling gate and that makes her even cuter.

'I Will Follow You'

-Tribute to a dog named Bagel-2

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm 2x2"inch

no.1078

If you follow the miniatures for a while you know I'm fond of animals and dogs in particular.

I think every dog is a joy to paint but some dogs are even worth a homage. 

So is a dog named Bagel. She is a dog-girl I got to know by pictures from her lady-human Natasja. Natasja is a great photographer, and I used to lay out her children's fashion-pictures for a magazine called viva-mama. More than once I saw this funny dog on her pictures and that made me smile big-time. Later on I met Bagel in real life and she truly is a character.

This week is going to be a tribute to this dog named Bagel, everyday a different mini, no special reason, just because she is a topmodel to me. So if you don't like dogs don't open your mini-mail the rest of this week and if you do, simply enjoy!:-)

Make it a playful week!

With Love Lies

"Dogs motivate us to play, be affectionate, seek adventure and be loyal." 

Tom Hayden

'Where Ever I lay My Head...'

--Tribute to a dog named Bagel-1--

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm 2x2"inch

no.951

'Blackbirdy Just Left The Nest'

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm (2x2"inch)

click HERE if you like to buy this painting

no.931

To transport my big paintings for a new exhibition in the Hague we wanted to hire a trailer. So we did. In a store where they not only had trailers but also an impressive amount of washingmachines. But the most remarkable where the huge fishtanks with only a few fish in them. Now that's something different then a dull fishbowl, these lucky fish can really go for a swim.

'Blue Wonder'

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm (2x2"inch)

click HERE if you like to buy this painting

no.916

'New Phase'

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm (2x2"inch)

no.884

'Isa'

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm (2x2"inch)

no.696

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

by Pierre Huyghe - Documenta 13 - Kassel

after Fabian Fröhlich

click HERE if you like to know more about purchasing this miniature

no.694

'Sunny Encounter'
acrylic on canvas 5x5cm (2x2"inch)

no.509

'Withered Rhododendron'
acrylic on canvas 5x5cm (2x2"inch)

no.496

'Snowdrops'

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm (2x2"inch)

no.466

'Sunlit Leaf Begonia'
acrylic on canvas 5x5cm (2x2"inch)

no.411

'Tea and Morningpaper'

acrylic on canvas 5x5cm 2x2"inch

no.381

'Chestnut Leaves and Duckweed Ditch'
acrylic on canvas 5x5 cm (2x2"inch)