Painting is an intuitive process for me. My inspiration comes from all kinds of photos I collect: from my own work, from the internet and from magazines. I then edit these images digitally using Photoshop and/or I make a collage out of them. In doing so I take my time, because in this phase I determine the composition.

The scenes I create generally have a spontaneous character. The subjects are not posing, but are caught in the moment. This way I create an image of my own, which I then capture on canvas.

I work mainly with oil paint. My paintings are made up of several layers, which creates depth and allows the colours to become more intense. This powerful use of colour is one of the most striking features of my work. It also creates an estrangement of the image. Both elements contribute to my own style.

Photos                               

Editing with Photoshop

End result