Personalized artwork expositions and drawing

How It All Started: From Drawing Alone to Teaching with Joy

Learning to say “no” isn’t about shutting doors — it’s about making space for the art, people, and opportunities that truly inspire you.

Urban sketching turns everyday scenes into living art — and with this course I learn how to capture the world around me with confidence, style, and a splash of personality.

Before any color hits the paper, I start by carefully transferring the outline of my reference photo. This step helps me get the proportions right without wasting time sketching freehand. I trace the main lines onto the pastel paper — just enough to guide me through the drawing process without overwhelming the final result.

So you’re thinking about commissioning a pet portrait? Great! But before you imagine me casually doodling your dog between theas, let me give you the real scoop of what happens behind the pastel pencils. Spoiler: it’s not just art — it’s admin, detective work, emotional labor, and a tiny bit of magic.

Sometimes a single photo can take you right back to a moment you didn’t realize was so important. This image, with my first art supplies and my little dog Angel by my side, marked the quiet beginning of something that would change my life. I never imagined that this small step—this birthday gift to myself—would lead me to a whole new path as an artist. And it all started with love, curiosity, and a dog who truly lived up to her name.

Sometimes, an opportunity just lands in your WhatsApp inbox. That’s exactly what happened on January 19, 2025, when I received a message from Christien. Now, I didn’t know Christien personally, but she was in my contacts as the partner of Rob, our driver who sadly passed away in 2023. She followed my work through my WhatsApp status and often reacted to it (which I already found really nice 😍). But this time, she had a question: “Do you exhibit your work?”

All about my experience to exposition

 Do I trace?  YES, I DO  Have I always done that?  NO, I DON’T

One of the biggest challenges when working with even the best soft pastel pencils is that they are incredibly tough to control, especially if you want to have fine lines and details in your artwork.

So still at home and the first problem is already here, its freezing! 😨

One of the most important life lessons I have learned from art, is that if you’re willing to dedicate all your spare time and effort into it, for years and years, you can learn anything.