My artistic journey is a personal one. After earning my art degree in the 1990s, I showcased fine art photography in the Netherlands. My work, often featured in limited edition books, was a blend of self-portraiture and portraits of others, creating visual dialogues through color and body language. However, when I embraced motherhood, my artistic focus shifted from photography to daily painting. This transition birthed vibrant, non-representational pieces that reflect my inner world. When I decided I wanted to create an art and design business, I invested in a good camera and began taking design and illustration classes. It was the language of flowers that inspired me to merge photography and painting, crafting artwork and designs filled with dreamlike inner gardens and vibrant colors. My exploration of surface pattern design has further enriched the emotional depth of my work, bringing the joy of color to fabrics and home goods.