1 - Introduce yourself:
I’m a Dutch artist who dropped out of university and works as a pastry chef now.
In my free time, I like to listen to a lot of different genres of music and design, work out, do yoga and go on trips.
I also have a passion for old cars, photography and traveling.
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2 - Which artists inspire you and why?
Of course, masters like Salvador Dalí and Maurits Cornelis Escher always left me with a sense of awe; the perspectives and crazy sceneries intrigued me. And the first time I saw one of Paul Fuentes’ works, I knew I wanted to make contemporary surreal pop art.
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3 - What’s the most important thing to know about you? (3 most important things, not necessarily related to work)
I’m an honest, outgoing person with a lot of energy (I mean A LOT). I’m known for my ability and passion to sing along with every single song out there. And I strongly believe that any given moment of the day is a moment for tea.
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4 - What qualities and skills should a designer have?
A designer must be creative (obviously) and dare to try new or crazy things. If some ideas seem too extreme, try them out anyway, be persistant in your work.
Thinking outside the box and mixing elements who normally don’t go together, like a piece of fruit and a sports object for example. The possibilities are endless, and you need the gift to see that.
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5 - What are you most proud of?
I’m most proud of the support I get from my loved ones.
Every work I make, I first show to my husband before I decide if it’s good enough, depending on his reaction.
Friends and colleagues sometimes laugh after seeing one of my works, and that is something I hope to achieve: make people happy or even laugh. If that’s the case, my work is done.
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6 - What advice would you give for a young designer?
Try to find your own style by seeking inspiration in different artists you’re drawn to.
Try to make similar works, follow their ideas and try to understand their vision until you find one that matches your interests and skills.
When this happens, you can focus on a certain style and give it your own twist.
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