In the coming years, I will continually work on the weaknesses in my work as I find them, which will allow me to grow into a prominent force in the contemporary imaginative realist scene. I realize I still have much to learn, but will study hard to complete my current course efficiently and properly. After that, I plan to study under and learn from many experienced artists to combine their knowledge into a versatile skillset with refreshing ideas but a solid foundation. I'm currently not yet sure where in particular I would go, but I am looking at various high-profile ateliers and apprenticeships, and will decide definitively during the upcoming academic year. Whatever choice I end up making, I will give it my best efforts to improve as much as possible during this time.
I define my long term goals mainly by the types of work I want to produce. The works I'll create will have a strong narrative quality, saturated with symbolism and escapism. I will focus on becoming an independent producer of artwork, combining relevant interests with my realist artwork to produce works with a unique impact. These interests include music, language, science, and humanity. By combining music, writing and visual arts I want to alternate between creating works that tell humane stories and works that address contemporary themes. I believe there's a charm to be found in the way people used to convey morals and concepts through their artwork and stories, and I want to exert a similar influence upon today's society.
German (Conversational, with extensive comprehension)
Japanese (Basic-Intermediate)
Personal Data
Freelance artist on commission basis (part time) (2015-today)
Education
VWO Johannes Fontanus College Barneveld (2009 - 2015)
(Dutch for Preparatory Scientific Education)
Edinburgh Atelier of Fine Art (2016 - today)
(Advanced Diploma in Classical Atelier Drawing and Painting)
Interests
I love many kinds of creativity. Although drawing and painting takes center stage, I do also find great enjoyment in writing, playing musical instruments and composing. Although I enjoy every day at the atelier, I strongly believe that it is important to challenge oneself outside of school. That's why I like to challenge my brain by studying foreign languages or scientific subjects parallel to the artistic study I do on a day-to-day basis.