Monday, October 6
I started on the boat: drawing the dynamics of the water, the movements, the waves. After arriving at Studio Betzy, the former studio of Betzy Akersloot-Berg with a view over the mudflats,
I wandered along the dike and the mudflats. I looked for things to draw, such as the blocks, mud, seaweed, and so on.
Day 2
With a folding stool and a backpack full of drawing supplies, I entered the forest around the lighthouse. The crooked pine tree, shaped by the wind and the dune landscape, became my subject. I drew it in all sorts of ways, with different materials, including twigs from the tree itself, dipped in Indian ink. Sheets full of experiments.
I started on the boat: drawing the dynamics of the water, the movements, the waves. After arriving at Studio Betzy, the former studio of Betzy Akersloot-Berg with a view over the mudflats,
I wandered along the dike and the mudflats. I looked for things to draw, such as the blocks, mud, seaweed, and so on.
Day 2
With a folding stool and a backpack full of drawing supplies, I entered the forest around the lighthouse. The crooked pine tree, shaped by the wind and the dune landscape, became my subject. I drew it in all sorts of ways, with different materials, including twigs from the tree itself, dipped in Indian ink. Sheets full of experiments.
Day 3
A large piece of fabric stretched between the trees. Charcoal didn't work, so I switched to ink. The forest in 3D around me. I love large-scale work, but I'd never done it outdoors before, and certainly not
so quickly. I normally create small works outdoors. This was very special, a new experience that will stay with me for a long time.
Day 4
Near the old duck decoy is a beautiful birch grove that has been completely affected by the wind, causing many trees to lean. A wonderful place to draw among the goats.
Day 5
Many thanks to forest ranger Anke de Bruin (Staatsbosbeheer), who granted my request to talk about the nature on Vlieland. Together we visited her favorite spots on the island. In the afternoon,
I drew under a huge pine tree on a dune along the Pad van Twintig, with charcoal on a stick and ink on large paper, at one of the places we visited together.
A large piece of fabric stretched between the trees. Charcoal didn't work, so I switched to ink. The forest in 3D around me. I love large-scale work, but I'd never done it outdoors before, and certainly not
so quickly. I normally create small works outdoors. This was very special, a new experience that will stay with me for a long time.
Day 4
Near the old duck decoy is a beautiful birch grove that has been completely affected by the wind, causing many trees to lean. A wonderful place to draw among the goats.
Day 5
Many thanks to forest ranger Anke de Bruin (Staatsbosbeheer), who granted my request to talk about the nature on Vlieland. Together we visited her favorite spots on the island. In the afternoon,
I drew under a huge pine tree on a dune along the Pad van Twintig, with charcoal on a stick and ink on large paper, at one of the places we visited together.
Day 6
In the Kroonpolders, the colors touched me, and I spent hours there drawing and trying out new things. Experiencing the vastness of the island on the Vliehors.
In the Kroonpolders, the colors touched me, and I spent hours there drawing and trying out new things. Experiencing the vastness of the island on the Vliehors.
Day 7
Before leaving, I went to the forest around the lighthouse one more time, this time with a firmer canvas, charcoal, and
Siberian chalk. I drew the forest, but above all: truly experienced it.
This residency has given me more than I could have hoped for. I stepped outside my comfort zone and experimented a lot: I drew while walking so that every step became a new line, worked on
a large canvas in the middle of the forest with limited time, and drew with materials I found there. I would have liked to try out so much more, but unfortunately, time ran out. I also took countless photographs for later use, experimented, and experienced.
Thank you, Standplaats Vlieland, for this invitation.
Before leaving, I went to the forest around the lighthouse one more time, this time with a firmer canvas, charcoal, and
Siberian chalk. I drew the forest, but above all: truly experienced it.
This residency has given me more than I could have hoped for. I stepped outside my comfort zone and experimented a lot: I drew while walking so that every step became a new line, worked on
a large canvas in the middle of the forest with limited time, and drew with materials I found there. I would have liked to try out so much more, but unfortunately, time ran out. I also took countless photographs for later use, experimented, and experienced.
Thank you, Standplaats Vlieland, for this invitation.