New art newsletter for Januari 2018

I think it was April 2017 when I sent the last newsletter. Ridiculous ofcourse and there are no valid excuses for this. Not even a lack of time. Because a lack of time is a matter of priorities. But let's not look back too much.

This afternoon I sent out a new fresh newsletter!

With the following 'headlines':

• A look back at 2017 + my main goal for 2018
• Painting 'Soft skin' sold
• Why a new identity and new online portfolio?
• Work-in-progress on 8 new artworks
• Commissioned painted sliding doors for Airbnb location
• A unique gift just for you

You can subscribe there too, and receive updates on the latest developments regarding my art conveniently in your inbox each month. And if don't like it, unsubscribing is easy, :) 

And although I don't 'do' New Years resolutions, I plan to send one art newsletter each month from now on. As I planned, back in 2017, when I first set up the newsletter.

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In the webshop: a personalised Gift Card for giving art

With the celebration of Christmas in just a few weeks, it's time to find some nice gifts for your friends, family and loved ones. If finding the right gift is hard, maybe you should think about giving a piece of art. It's unique, durable and personal. 

Personal gift

However, with art it is the same as with fashion. It's very personal. Artworks you like might not be that interesting to your friends or family. If suspect this is the case, consider giving a Art Gift Card then.

Commissioned art as a gift

By giving a Gift Card they can choose the artwork they like. And one that fits their home or office interior. It is possible to buy art directly from the webshop or one can decide to commission an artwork to their liking. 

Any amount

Each Art Gift Card can contain a personal written note.

Also, the amount of money can be anything up from € 10,- / $ 12. So even with a limited budget, there is always something to give. The amounts that currently can be selected in the webshop are:

• €10,-, 
• €15,-,
• €20,-,
• €25,-,
• €40,-,
• €50,-, 
• €75,-,
• €100,- or
• €250,-
  
  but ofcourse any amount is possible. If you just send me short e-mail with your contact details and the amount you want the Gift Card to contain, I will send you a payment-link which you can use to pay the wanted amount.

After payment, the card will be delivered to your mailbox (not e-mail) as soon as possible and as a nice package or even gift wrapped. If you want a personal written note from me in the card, I am happy to provide that. See also the blogpost on what goodies you get when you purchased an artwork in our shop or gallery. 

Discount code

Each card contains a unique discount code that can used during checkout in the webshop. Or if you bring the card with you during a gallery visit in Voorburg, the Netherlands, I'll lower the price of the artwork with the amount of discount.

Some gift ideas

Click the images for more information on that particular artwork.

Artwork 'Drone' as a Christmas Gift?

Even for smaller budgets one can consider giving a Gift Card. The Illustrations in the webshop have a bit of a lower price compared to the paintings. 

Not only illustrations or unique paintings can be bought with a Gift Card. Also art objects like the Art Bottles or this custom painted skateboard are available. 

If you any questions regarding this Art Gift Card don't hesitate to contact me anytime. 

And if you are interested in what I am working on right now, follow me on Instagram. 

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Work-in-progress - Painting sliding doors for bathroom Airbnb location

Let me give you a look on the creative process of painting two wooden sliding doors. It’s a super nice commission by Eva Lebens and family. The doors close off two bathrooms in their newly renovated and soon-to-be open beautiful Airbnb location in Voorburg, the Netherlands.

Eva is one of our neighbours and a few weeks ago she walked in the Mr. Upside Gallery, wondering if I would be interested in painting two sliding doors of her soon-to-be-ready Airbnb location in our street.

Ofcourse I couldn't refuse such an awesome request! So later that day, she and her husband Joost gave me a tour in their newly renovated apartments behind their house.

PICTURE 1 of 16 - THE TWO BLANK SLIDING DOORS - Work-in-progress - Painted sliding doors for bathroom Airbnb location

In the picture above you see the two bathrooms with the doors open. The Airbnb apartments are super cool and stylishly decorated. With underlayment wooden plates on the floor and the exposed brick walls, the apartment has a contemporary and cosy feel. 

Picture 2 of 16 - Preparing the doors by painting Gesso on them - Work-in-progress - Painted sliding doors for bathroom Airbnb location

Eva and Joost had the idea to work to collaborate with local people as much as possible. The first idea of Joost was to use a local graffiti artist but they decided they needed a less 'busy' and more toned-down image. 

Eva had seen my work hanging in the gallery before and gave me carte blanche with the art on the doors. I thought of adding a more figurative, local or bathroom theme but decided to keep it abstract. It would leave more to the imagination of the visitors of the Airbnb location. 

Picture 3 of 16 - Taping the sides where I don't want paint to touch the wood - Work-in-progress - Painted sliding doors for bathroom Airbnb location

I started by applying a layer of white Gesso to both doors, to improve the adhesion of the acrylic paint. Then I added some color, knowing that this color probably wouldn't be visible in the end result because of all the layers of paint on top. 

Picture 4 of 16 - First layer of paint and the first set of Bold Lines on it - Work-in-progress - Painted sliding doors for bathroom Airbnb location

I liked the idea of layering, of another layer of Bold Lines shining through the top layer. During the painting, the concept of combining the 'old' (house build in 1922) with the 'new' (renovated Airbnb apartments), popped in my head. 

So I decided on a toned-down background with an 'old', less organised feel and a 'new', more structured and tighter top layer with brighter Bold Lines.

The images in this work-in-progress article show only the layers that form the background of the paintings. Somewhere in the next two weeks I'll be posting images of the finished sliding doors with the Bold Lines top layer here.

In the meantime, I'll keep you posted on the progress on my Instagram account

Picture 5 of 16 - Overview of painting I am currently working on - Work-in-progress - Painted sliding doors for bathroom Airbnb location

Picture 6 of 16 - Extending the first Bold Lines on the sliding door - Work-in-progress - Painted sliding doors for bathroom Airbnb location

Picture 7 of 16 - Preparing the second sliding door with orange paint - Work-in-progress - Painted sliding doors for bathroom Airbnb location

Picture 8 of 16 - The first under layer of thicker Bold Lines is finished - Work-in-progress - Painted sliding doors for bathroom Airbnb location

Picture 9 of 16 - Statusupdate - The painted sliding doors next to eachother - Work-in-progress - Painted sliding doors for bathroom Airbnb location

Picture 10 of 16 - Added some paint to the blue sliding door and prepared the orange door - Work-in-progress - Painted sliding doors for bathroom Airbnb location

Picture 11 of 16 - Painting the Bold Lines on the second sliding door - Work-in-progress - Painted sliding doors for bathroom Airbnb location

PICTURE 12 OF 16 - Thicker BOLD LINES on both sliding doors - Work-in-progress - Painted sliding doors for bathroom Airbnb location

PICTURE 13 OF 16 - I USE THE LEFT OVERS OF PAINT FOR OTHER PAINTINGS - Work-in-progress - Painted sliding doors for bathroom Airbnb location

PICTURE 14 OF 16 - CLOSE UP 1 of ONE OF the painted sliding doorS - Work-in-progress - Painted sliding doors for bathroom Airbnb location

PICTURE 15 OF 16 - CLOSE UP 2 of ONE OF the painted sliding doorS - Work-in-progress - Painted sliding doors for bathroom Airbnb location

PICTURE 16 OF 16 - CLOSE UP 3 of ONE OF the painted sliding doors - Work-in-progress - Painted sliding doors for bathroom Airbnb location

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Featured in the Dutch 2018 Artists Yearbook

Each year the Stichting Kunstweek (Dutch Foundation Art Week) publishes the 'Dutch Artists Yearbook' that features Dutch established and upcoming artists. I had a feature in the 2017 edition and decided earlier this year to also signup for the 2018 edition.

Four artworks

Applications are reviewed by a committee. I was glad my application was accepted this year. This time I am presented on four pages, with pictures of 'Flamingo Morning', 'Drone', 'King Candy' and 'Don't talk, listen'. The artworks 'Flamingo Morning' and 'Don't talk, listen' are not sold yet at the time of writing this blogpost.

Some numbers on the book;

• a minimum of 5000 editions in the first run
• 250 pages
• hardcover
• sold for € 19,95 ($23 approx.)
• size: A4 (210 x 297mm / 8,2" x 11,6")
• paper inside: 115 grams half mat mc silk 

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