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Painting of pink flowers

Let’s keep dancing !

Do you know the song “Is that all there is ?”, fantastically performed by Peggy Lee ? She tells us about life experiences that keep disappointing her. The family house...

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Abstract Floral with red flowers on blue background

Bulldozer

When I was still a spring chicken, applying for my very first job, the recruiter told me : “You, young lady, are a bulldozer ! You have to get self...

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Abstract colorful painting of demon

My inner demons are beautiful

There’s no escaping the rocky patches in life. It’s part of the deal of being alive. Just like everybody and their grandmother, I have also been hurt from time to...

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Two men having a difficult conversation

Masculinity

I made a new friend recently. She sails on big yachts, crossed the Sahara on horseback, knows how to make her own beer and travels the world for work. Her...

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Painting of the moon with craters

Sweet Darkness

Sometimes, I get restless.I lose myself in the rush of everyday life. I forget to breathe. I forget what it’s all about. I play small. Then it’s time to travel...

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Picture of the artist taking a bow

Post Exhibition Bliss

I recently organized a group exhibition, together with some creative neighbours. We kicked it off with a cosy party, where family, friends and art enthusiasts could enjoy our creations, listen...

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Painting of night sky with clouds and stars

You are not alone

I lay down in the grass. It’s a warm summer’s day. High above, the wind makes the poplar leaves sing. It sounds like sea waves crashing. It speaks to me,...

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picture of little girl with sunhat and crochet bikini

The girl in the crochet bikini

Look at this little girl in the picture ! Isn’t she magnificent ? A bit wild, headstrong, quite free, happy…  It’s me as a 4 year old.I wonder, who is...

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