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Hi & welcome to my site!
I am a beach lover, not only on sunny days. The beach is such a great place to let go & reset your energy.
After working for almost 25 years as a journalist for a local newspaper (Haarlems Dagblad), a women's magazine (Avanta Magazine, out-of-print now) and as a freelancer (several kinds of media) I am now active as an independent writer. I combine this with several kinds of (creative) exploring.
A great deal of my writing and creative exploring (art/ photography) is inspired by the outdoors. All nature photos I share here are mine.
Being out and about not only gives a lot of joy. It also makes us connect to what truly matters. By taking in the beauty and surprises of nature we wake our sense of wonder- and open up to more creativity. And creativity is a door to so much more.
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I really enjoy outdoor painting (plein air painting as it is called). If the weather allows...of course.
Below are some photos of me painting outdoors & in my (old) studio in Haarlem - moved on to a new place (new photos following).
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