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Natural Patterns is an art series inspired by the patterns, rhythms, and structures found in the landscapes of Australia and New Zealand. After more than two years of exploration and experimentation, the series brings nature, observation, and wonder together. Each artwork consists of five canvases, connecting a landscape with the details and patterns found within it. From 26 August 2026, the series will be exhibited and available for purchase at KunstWerk in Utrecht.

Sometimes a place shapes the way you work. Not only because of the space it offers, but because of the story that lives within its walls. My studio is located in Wolvenplein, the former prison in the heart of Utrecht. Once a place where freedom was taken away, it has now been transformed into a vibrant space for creativity, connection, and entrepreneurship.

Last week, I went on a hut-to-hut hike in the Italian Alps with two friends. It wasn't a leisurely walk from mountain hut to mountain hut, but a multi-day hike where every gram in your backpack matters. After all, everything you bring has to be carried over the mountains by you. For many hikers, the choices are straightforward. Bring the bare minimum of clothing, you can wash items along the way. Toiletries are carefully measured out for the exact number of days you'll be awa

After I started painting again, I realized how essential it is for me. At first, however, I felt like an outsider in the art world. I previously wrote about this in the blog From Maker to Artist: Painting as a Necessity . By now, I’m much further along in the process. Time for an update. Artwork from https://www.atelierwander.com/portfolio-collections/portfolio/artifex-vigilans in a meeting room. Mock-up created using software. In addition to being an artist, I’ve been worki

When I started drawing and painting again, I realized how much I had missed it. It’s a challenge to try to put that into words. And that’s exactly why I’m going to try. For quite some time, something had been quietly brewing inside me. I felt the urge to create again, but… where to start... The desire kept growing, while the threshold to actually start remained high. At home, my husband knew I had once done something creative. But he had no idea what that really meant, or how

In 2025, I shared my work during the Atelier Route in the former Wolvenplein prison in Utrecht. For two days, I sat among my paintings and welcomed over 300 visitors. The conversations about what art evokes and means were touching and inspiring. Despite the intensity, I look back with great gratitude. This experience leaves me wanting more.

Three years ago, I started painting again. What began as cautious making became a necessity to process experiences and emotions. For a long time, the word artist felt too big, but by taking my work seriously and sharing it, I’m growing into it. Painting is no longer a hobby, it’s an essential part of who I am and my ongoing journey.