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Riverfall

By Paintings

Following the movements created by the interaction of the blade, with the paper.

In the blurry waters, lies a source of life

11×14 inches. Acrylic on heavyweight stock for finished artwork. February 2024.

Waterfall

By Paintings

Over the river, the moon shines
Along the ridge, the stream sings

11×14 inches. Acrylic on heavyweight stock for finished artwork. February 2024.

Nature Observations – Untitled

By Sketchbook

I have been reading a lot, lately. Books about: spirituality, philosophy, poetry,… One of the common theme is the connection with nature. While reading all of this inspirational content, I have been sketching a lot very minimalistic organic shapes. Intentionally reducing the busyness while looking at the details, of the surrounding elements.

I feel that I will be sharing more of those.
Dave!

Beneath

By Paintings

Looking beneath the first layer, there is always more to discover.

11″x14″ Acrylic on paper. August 2023.

Complementarity

By Paintings

Based on the idea of two contrasting personalities contributing to a singular relationship.

11″x14″ Acrylic on paper. August 2023.

Widdo

By Type Design

As part of my practice, I often create custom typefaces (lettering) for my clients. This one is an ongoing project. I am building a full font set. As, you can see below, it is quite geometrical. Every letter fits within the same space, in both width and height.

(WIP) To be continued…

In a Box

By Sketchbook, Thoughts, Type Design

As creatives, we have to be careful not to get trapped in a box.

We have to option to choose between blending in or standing out. The option to follow the trends or go agains’t them. The option to listen to all opinions or to ignore them. Of course, there is an in between to all of these options but, this can be a serious challenge. No matter what, in the end, we have the option to choose between fitting in a box,… or not.

Let’s be creative and embrace our uniqueness.

Water

By Type Design

I’ve been sketching and drawing a lot lately. All sorts of lettering and doodles. “Water” should probably be represented in a fluid way but… I like this imaginative variation. Playing with word association. Forcing myself to question it from the very start.

Trust Me!

By Sketchbook

Doodling. Another fun activity to keep the creative flow rolling. Done with no intention. I take a piece of paper (or the iPad) and draw an imaginary character. The less I know what I want to do upfront, the more fun I have. I see it as improvising with a pen.

Here’s an example.

Some Type of Fun

By Type Design

Custom Type Design. Sketchbook, notebook, iPad, napkins,… Ideas are piling up. 😁 Teaching typography, re-ignited my passion for custom type design. 🙌