I’m Saskia, a visual artist based in the Netherlands.

I enjoy creating new realities and exploring where realism and abstraction meet.The freedom of painting brings me joy, and the act of creating makes me truly happy.

Growing up in a family of artists and scientists has shaped my outlook on life. These early experiences continue to influence my work today.
I believe life is full of contradictions, and it is these contradictions that inspire me.

I’ve been drawing and painting since childhood.
Over the years, I’ve taken a variety of art courses and connected with artists from diverse backgrounds. I’ve always been surrounded by creative people, and friends working in music and film continue to inspire and influence my work.

I draw inspiration from everyday life, as well as from science and history. I’m influenced by artistic movements such as Impressionism and Fauvism. Fairy tales and music also have a deep impact on my my work.
Music plays an important role in my life, and I enjoy collaborating with musician friends. I also practice photography and use it to explore its relationship to painting.

My style often combines abstract and figurative elements. My work frequently features narrative scenes inspired by nature. The butterfly is an important theme to me, symbolizing both strength and fragility.
Through my work, I aim to express a wide range of emotions, often trying to capture what cannot be put into words.

As Vincent van Gogh once said: “I dream of painting and then I paint my dream.” I feel very much the same.