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

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

Since childhood I’ve been drawing and painting.
I’ve always been surrounded by creative people. 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 various artistic styles. Impressionism, fairy tales and music have a deep impact on my work.
Music plays an important role in my life, 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.
The butterfly is an important theme to me, symbolizing both strength and fragility. It also stands for transformation and freedom.
I’m fascinated by the “butterfly effect”, the idea that even the smallest event can lead to big, unexpected changes. 
My art is a reflection of a wide range of emotions.

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