An abstract painting with geometric shapes and an ostrich! Up and Forward stands for, falling down, getting up and carrying on again.
In the background, the lines continue, the colours merge and form new colours together. In the foreground, the ostrich not sticking its head in the sand, but jauntily taking its steps, up the stairs. I chose to use a warm colour palette, white connecting lines, to create a simple, strong, elegant and hopefully inspiring work. Going for a gallery wall? Interface matched perfectly with Up and Forward.
Born in IJmuiden, by the sea. After some wanderings through southern parts of the country and Belgium, I have lived with my husband and three children in 'the Land of Maas and Waal' since 1995. Creating a nice home for my family is both a matter of.. Read more…