Hubert and Anneke are getting married and would like to have beautiful rings made by a goldsmith. On a cold winter day, I met them in my studio and while enjoying a delicious cup of coffee, we started talking about the design. Hubert had some old jewellery that he...
In the course of our lives, we sometimes have moments when our hearts are deeply touched. Such a moment I experienced when I met Ilona, a woman with a gentle gleam in her eyes, but also a quiet sadness that lay behind it; the loss of her faithful companion, her...
Miami, Florida – a symphony of sunshine, palm trees and an ocean breeze that greets you. As I think back on my time at the fair in Miami, I still feel the excitement that coursed through my veins from the moment I left, even in the midst of an impending...
When I think of the fauna and flora of South Africa, there is one flower that immediately captivates you with its extraordinary beauty – the protea. With its striking shapes and vibrant colors, the protea is a true source of inspiration for me as an artist. For...
As a goldsmith, I often get the opportunity to create unique and personalized pieces. This was also the case with the gold pendant I recently made for Joep Kruikemeier, a talented billiard player who competed in the Dutch Three-Belt Large Championship. Joep, a key...
