Remember I started to draw the 'EDM-drawing-challenges' in July? I started enthusiastic and made 4 drawings that first week, but then I stopped. Assignments got in the way and I also experimented with other techniques during the Summer. Also, I wanted to do every EDM challenge in the right order … [Read more...]
Bottles, pen trays, hands
Something to be…
We are heading towards Autumn. The mist in the morning which slowly dissolves. The hydrangea, who lost its bright blue colour and looks rather pale, warming up in the midday sun. And I? I love this late Summer, early Fall time of year! I also look forward to the next months but I almost pale … [Read more...]
Ivy, hands and chronicles
The past days were busy, busy, busy, as the articles for the second issue of FEATURING are getting designed. Because of the tropical temperatures in the Netherlands at the beginning of the week, we had to shut down the computers for two or three days. That meant a delay in the progress of … [Read more...]
Strange sounds in the night
It was late. Way past midnight. My beloved and I were still downstairs. We sat on the couch and talked. We know each other for 15 years and we still can talk all night. About anything and nothing. The door to the garden was open. A sultry Summer night. Suddenly, we heard a strange … [Read more...]
Changing moods
First: I want to point out THIS POST to you... We are equally excited to have this girl on board! Welcome Jennifer! ... and then there's this... (are you counting down the days already?) Only one week to go... ‘Quirky Dutch Summer’ is a series of inspirational posts in English and … [Read more...]
Such a gift!
First of all: thanks to everyone for giving me such nice comments on my guestpost at Baltzer Designs Art Journal Every Day. You left me heartwarming and encouraging words, both on my own blog as well as on Julie's. The word about FEATURING magazine is further spread due to Seth Apter who … [Read more...]
Birth has begun
The birth of FEATURING magazine has begun! By the end of the week, this baby will be delivered, YAY! The cover of the magazine was the first thing that rolled out of the printing machine - and we were there to capture the big moment! Oh, and did you know FEATURING is on facebook … [Read more...]