I started a small still life/flower arrangement this evening to practice a classic oil painting, and I'm surprised by my progress. It's far from finished, but it's fun to get the hang of oil painting!! 🥰❤ #oilpainting #classicart #painting #art #flowers #tulips #vase #dutch

My tawny owl (oil on linen, 20 x 20 cm) is finished! It just needs some varnishing. It will be available for sale when it's ready! #oilpainting #painting #owl #tawnyowl #bird #artwork #art #artist

I've started a small project alongside the Medusa painting. The base is getting there! 🦉❤️ A tawny owl, like the one who live nearby our house and makes this wonderful wooded area even more beautiful at night with its impressive sounds. #owl #painting #oilpainting #tawnyowl

Painting update! Another few days work and she will be finished ❤️🐍 #painting #art #artist #medusa #mythology #oilpainting

My new artwork for @sron_space - Space Research Organisation Netherlands, congratulations to the team and thank you for having me as your artist 🤗 #art #spaceart #artistimpression #artwork #space #research #sron #teamwork #science #artist

Usually I don't make similar artworks twice, but I started a new Medusa painting today. A fiery red one instead of the previous greenish-blue version. I suppose I am drawn to the beautiful Medusa, her fierceness after what was done to her, and her sad fate. #medusa #artwork #paint #oilpainting #red

My painting is finished! "Circus of Life" — There's a ticket at your feet. Will you pick it up and walk in, or will you keep walking? This painting will also be available for sale, eventually, but I'd like to exhibit it first! #oilpainting #painting #art #artwork #paint #artist #circus #life #ticket

**Unfinished**... but it's starting to get there! "Circus of Life." you find a ticket on the floor in front of you, the choice is yours: would you pick it up and go inside, or do you keep walking? #life #yolo #art #painting #oilpainting #artwork

I've started a new painting (yes, as you can see the painting is still in the ugly phase 🤣🤣) Theme/title "Circus of life, enjoy the show!" Stay tuned for more!! ❤ #painting #circusoflife

My latest painting is finished!! ❤️😊 #oilpaintingoncanvas #oilpainting #art #artwork #artist #fantasyart #paint #painter #magpie #bird #painting #jewels #jewelry #silver #treasure #thief #stolen

My latest painting is finished!! ❤️😊 #oilpaintingoncanvas #oilpainting #art #artwork #artist #fantasyart #paint #painter #magpie #bird #painting #jewels #jewelry #silver #treasure #thief #stolen

My new painting. Still lots to do, but I am happy with where it is going! 😊 #magpie #jewels #nest #magpienest #oilpainting #art #painting #realpaint #realart #fantasyart #bird #jewelry #birdsnest

#traditionalart #portrait #flowers #art #oilpaint

My new painting Earth Moth-er #painting #oilpaint #flowergirl #flowers #nature #fantasy #portrait #butterfly #art #artwork #artist #nature #magicalrealism #fantasyart #surealism

The painting is finished. Now all that's left to do is a coat of varnish, and then she can eventually be sold! ❤ Who can think of a fitting name for this "flower girl"? #painting #oilpaint #flowers #nature #portrait #butterfly #art #artwork #artist #nature #magicalrealism #fantasyart #surealism

I am super excited to be asked to give a Guest Lecture at the University of Leiden as a part of their new Minor study "Our Universe". I'm very much looking forward. I am looking forward to talking to/with them! ❤️ #lecture #universe #art #astroart #cosmos #science #scienceart #talk

My new painting is coming along quite well! I think it will be finished next week! It's such a joy working on it! #oilpaintings #oilpaint #art #artwork #realart #magicalrealism #fantasyart #fantasy #flowers #flowergirl #nature #butterfly #imagination #painter #artist

Painting spam!! I'm getting closer to the results I want. The bottom half is more finished than the top. With each painting I am learning more how to work with oil paint. #newpainting #painting #oilpainting #art #artwork #canvas #flowers #flowergirl

Hij is klaar!! Mijn nieuwe olieverf schilderij "Bizonder" - My newest oil painting is finished! 😊 ❤️#bison #oilpainting #painting #realpaint #grass #butterflies #ladybug #art #artwork #fantasyart

Great news! I am honored to announce that my artist impressions / astro artworks will be part of the new temporary exhibition (1 year) at the amazing Royal Eise Eisinga Planetarium (Unesco) named "I see what you don't see" starting week 29. #exhibition #unesco #astroart www.eisinga-planetarium.nl

After a long weekend of painting, the brush has to make way for the computer again on Monday. But it is a fun project to work on. Still a few weeks to go before this is completely to my liking. 🦬 #buffalo #yellowstonenationalpark #art #artwork #nature #painting #oilpainting #butterflies #vegetation

I wasn't going to post about the 'orange disaster' anymore, but this was too good an opportunity to share my art. #art #king

Stand up for Science: March 7 🧪 standupforscience2025.org

Doge is auditing NASA today. This is absurd. The owner of Space X should not be auditing NASA. It’s a massive conflict of interest.

For anyone who needs a Valentines Card soon, go ahead! ❤ #valentines #valentinescard #valentinesday #ecards

My dad is back home ❤️ forever in our hearts (I brought the framed painting to my mom today) #oilpainting #art #dad

It was super fun last night to tell a group of ±50 (mostly) physics teachers about my work! The reactions were so nice, I enjoyed it! #talk #science #scienceart #astroart

Today during one of my #hikes in the #woods I saw #hairice for the first time! A special phenomena that happens only under the right climatological conditions.

Painting progress! #painting #oil #oilpainting #art #artist #underwater #swan #artwork #lilly #lotus #underwaterworld

Portrait illustration of Frank Drake #art #artwork #illustration #frankdrake #drakeequation #SETI #GBT #GreenBankTelescop #astronomy

My portrait illustration of Ian McKellen (Gandalf / Magneto) #portrait #illustration #drawing #art #artwork #ianmckellen #gandalf #magneto

The painting is slowly progressing! #painting #oil #oilpainting #art #artist #underwater #swan #artwork #lilly #lotus #underwaterworld

I wish everyone a happy, healthy, prosperous and war-and-hate-free New Year. Be kind, respectful and understanding to each other, life is difficult enough. ❤️ #bestwishes #happynewyear

Mini artwork reveal #artwork #reveal #minipainting #painting #art #oil #oilpainting

My new painting project! 😀 I've always loved ponds and the underwater life. When finished, it will feel as if you are standing in the pond yourself (and if wished I will throw some water in your face for the 4D special effects 🤣) #painting #swan #pond #underwater #life #lily #painter #art #artwork

Finished!! Curiosity Cabinet / The Cabinet Inside My Head. 20 x 20 cm (7,8 x 7,8 inch) oil painting on canvas. #artwork #curiositycabinet #painting #oil #oilpainting

Hier het eindresultaat van het #schilderij van mijn #vader (overleden 14-4-2024) het is nu helemaal af, gevernist en vandaag naar de lijstenmaker gebracht. Eng om uit handen te geven, maar ben benieuwd hoe het er ingelijst uit zal zien. ❤ voor altijd in ons hart. #painting #father

Jaaahhh mijn schilderijtje is nu helemaal af!! Olieverf - 20 x 20 cm. Wat een priegelwerkje (heerlijk 😉) Later te koop wanneer ik een expositie ga houden (anders heb ik straks niks om te laten zien 😉) #oilpainting #olieverf #painting #artist #fantasyart #delftsblauw #sailboat #coffee #cupandsaucer

Daar is-ie dan! De laatste cover van de 6-delige #Drakenstorm serie: De gestolen edelsteen. Uitgegeven door uitgeverij Leopold. Wat was het leuk om deze serie te mogen illustreren, en ik zal het zeker gaan missen ❤🤗 Binnenkort verkrijgbaar. Kinderboeken.nl

Vorige week zondag was top! Samen met Andre Kuipers, Helen Kuipers en Paco Vink, super trots op het boek dat we met elkaar gemaakt hebben!! #topteam #kinderboek #space

My miniature #painting "Holland" is getting there!! (not done yet though) will be fore sale when I have an exhibition (yet to be planned, approx. next year). #holland #art

Here's my newest idioms / quotes illustration! 😁 The mind is like an umbrella, it's most useful when open. #art #artwork #drawing #fun #girl #happy #openminded #openmind #umbrella #mind #illustration

My poppies painting is finished!!! Whooohoooo!!!! ❤🥳🤗🥳🌺🌸🌼 #painting #poppies #art #oilpainting #artwork #flowers #flowerart #paint #painter #artist #nature #daisies #daisy #realpainting #realpaint

My newest painting (nowhere near finished) will be for sale after finishing! #painting #oilpainting #flowers #floral#floralart #painter #art #artist #nature #wildflowers #poppies #artforsale #artwork

I'm working on a new oil-paint project, very different than the one before. Now with gold leaf! 😊 ❤️ #oilpainting #painting #art #realpaint #realpainting #floralart #flowers

My first oil painting is finished! Though, I can keep working on this for weeks. Oil paint stubborn, annoying and has a will of its own, and of course I am completely hooked on it now ❤️ #oilpainting #painting #art #artwork #medusa #mythology #canvas #fantasyart #real #original

Portrait illustration of Jane Goodall #janegoodall #illustration #drawing #portrait

how does #animalmarch work?

Almost spring!! #littlebluesomething

Almost spring #robot #butterflies #cute #illustration #spring