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Folktaleweek 2020 Day 3 Prompt: Courtship I believ

Folktaleweek 2020 Day 3
Prompt: Courtship
I believe that if you're being courteous, kind, loving, you have switched on your light and that shines on the people you are being courteous to but it also does something to yourself. It feels so good to do something nice or kind without expecting something back!
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Folktaleweek 2020 Day Two Prompt: Ritual An illust

Folktaleweek 2020 Day Two Prompt: Ritual
An illustration to invite you to remember your nature.
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Keep listening to what you're intuition tells you. And when you can't hear what you're intuition is saying, go to nature, literally. Nature is all about intuition, isn't it!
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First day of Folktaleweek! The prompts inspired me

First day of Folktaleweek! The prompts inspired me to make my folktale drawings into tarot cards. I don't know a lot about them but I find them intriguing. The first prompt is Birth and I made it into a baby that represents the first tarot card, it has got number zero and therefore can be seen as the first and last card of the tarot.
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The best book I've read in 2020 is Our tragic universe by @scarthomas and it's got a great part about The Fool. Highly recommended by me! /////
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#folktaleweek #folktaleweekday1 #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #kidlitartist #kidlit
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I made this for someone who's cat loves birds a bi

I made this for someone who's cat loves birds a bit too much. But I think this pink bird will fly away before the cat can catch it. /////
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#visualstorytelling #catsofinsta #catsofinstagram #katten #illustrate #illust #illustratie #illustratorsofinstagram #illustrazione #illustración
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I have just put these two beauties in my Etsy shop

I have just put these two beauties in my Etsy shop. They're "origami accordion folders" or what I would say: folded booklets for storing little things. They have 5 compartments for receipts, stickers, nice bits of paper, etc. Well, see for yourself in my Etsy shop if you're interested. #origami #booklet #zine #etsynl #rainbows #folder
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#illustratieopmaat #supportyourlocal #kooplokaal #handgemaakt #hetjaarvanhandgemaakt #meetmyhandmade #eigenonderneming #kaartenwebshop #positiviteit #bosslady #echtepost #echtepostiszoveelleuker #handmadeinholland #kaartjesturen #handwerk #kleineondernemer #culemborg #utrecht #illustraties

I made two more booklets for storing little items,

I made two more booklets for storing little items, like stickers, pieces of paper, little cards, business cards, zines! It's fun, it's paper, it's handmade! ///
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#zine #supportyourlocal #kooplokaal #handgemaakt #hetjaarvanhandgemaakt #meetmyhandmade #kerstcadeautje #kaartenwebshop #positiviteit #bosslady #echtepost #echtepostiszoveelleuker #handmadeinholland #kaartjesturen #handwerk #kleineondernemer #culemborg #utrecht #handmade

I have made a magical underwater world and I wante

I have made a magical underwater world and I wanted to show you around! I hope you enjoy it.
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I made this using aquarel paint, micron pens and c'aran dache pencils. /////
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Just drawing without thinking. ///// #intuitived

Just drawing without thinking. /////
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If you want me to explain, let me know. #appletree

If you want me to explain, let me know. #appletree #appletreepatterns Wow patterns with not just apples but appleTREES! Cool, will check that out! #appletrees #appletreegarden Lovely! #appletreegardenfestival Even more lovely, or more crowdy? #appletreesewingpatterns Wow!! Really? I.. I have no clue how to...how? #appletreecrafts Yes! Love that! #appletreechocolate Hmmm I don't know... #appletreedesigns I think the trees do an amazing job designing themselves #appletreegg Ehhh?? #appletreehousestudio Like a treehouse but just a studio, yay! Like a creative studio in an apple tree, wow! #appletreeknits Have to see that one too! A sweater with an apple tree knitted in it? #appletreemuarakarang What's a #muarakarang ?! #appletreeonsea #appletreequilting Cool! Even though my 10 year old son doesn't allow the word "cool" #appletreesurfboards Dude! #appletreetattoo I'm only doing tattoo stickers, I'm a wuss. #appletreez Yo.

Zine of hearts. Let's find every zine hashtag jus

Zine of hearts.
Let's find every zine hashtag just for fun:
#zine Ofcourse then it's very #zinexclusive Yes this heart one is very exclusive there's only one. #zinecultural #zineart #zinemaking #zines #zinereport What kind of report? #zinedesign #zinefest #zinefair #zinedinezidane What's that?! #minimalzine #lekkerzine I am scared is this something dirty? I hope not. In dutch lekker means it tastes or feels nice.. #etczine I quit I just don't know if I'm using weird hashtags now! Haha! Let's finish with #heartzine there are 8 Posts with this one, let's click on it and see the other heart zines! ❤️ #heart 😉

I'm joining Folktale week 2020! Folktale Week 20

I'm joining Folktale week 2020! Folktale Week 2020 was developed by a group of talented artists from all around the world. Be sure to check out their profiles for inspiration:
@jennifermpotter, @sofiamoore_studio, @deborah.j.stein, @nicallanart, @laure_illustrations, @rachaelschaferdesigns,/@debrastyer, @louve.draws, /@matejalukezic, @thebrotherskent,/@chelslarss, and @tanja_stephani /////
#folktaleweek and #folktaleweek2020
#illustrations #illustrationartist #illustrator #childrenbook #collage #collagepaper #childartist #childrenbookillustrator #childrenillustration #childrenbookillustration #kidillustration #kidlitart #bookillustration #papercollage #picturebook #иллюстрация #иллюстрациявтехникеколлаж #иллюстратор #иллюстраторбеклемешевадарья #детскаяиллюстрация #книжнаяиллюстрация #книжкакартинка #коллажизбумаги #folk #folktale

When you have the need to send someone a card with

When you have the need to send someone a card with a wild boar on it, I have one! /////
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When you're moving or when you want to congratulat

When you're moving or when you want to congratulate someone with a new home.
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We've moved almost two years ago from Wageningen (didn't like living there, but there is a lot of nature and I appreciated that) to Culemborg. Two years already! We've rented a house so we could see later on if we wanted to buy but this house is very light and somehow very kind, I don't know how else to describe it! How's your living situation? /////
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I have six different new greeting cards in my Etsy

I have six different new greeting cards in my Etsy shop! The card you see in the picture is Molly sleeping in the forest. Remember the series I made with Molly? I had so many incredible reactions to Molly! I'm so very grateful! You can scroll in my feed to see the whole series. The link to my shop is in my bio, so you can buy them if you want.
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Months and months ago I emailed a publisher agent to ask if they're hiring illustrators. She said yes and I'm welcome to send examples of my work. I haven't done that so far. At first my excuse was that I had no clue how to do that and which illustrations to send. But today I sat behind my laptop, ready to take action on this, but it didn't feel right. And I make decisions based on my instincts with my brain as my assistant. I asked myself: is this fear, or is this something that just doesn't fit me?
My truest answer: I would love to make illustrations for someone else's book, but I need to be the boss of my own work.
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In the past I've been complying so (too!) much to other people's wishes because I had learned to believe that's what I'm supposed to do. And if I don't, people won't like or hire me. Isn't that exhausting! It's time for me to not do that anymore. It's a work in progress. Sometimes I still feel pushed to confirm. For example: with the thing about sending my drawings to a publisher, I have thoughts like "Get over it, just do it. It'd be good for you. You're making excuses. You'll learn a lot". All things my parents could've said when I was a kid and I would feel highly agitated because my mind could agree with all of those reasoning, but my instincts say NO.
And as a child you're stuck in such a situation, meaning that your parents have the last word. But as an adult, you are the boss. And you can choose to lower the sound of that mindchatter and turn up the volume of your inner wisdom. Your truest truth is no push but a pull. It can imply that you need to take action that's not easy but it'll make you happy and strong.

I decided I want to make this drawing into a limit

I decided I want to make this drawing into a limited print. In a nice big size: 50x70 cm / 19.7x 27.5 inch It will be a pre order thing. That means it can only go to print when at least 10 will be sold. The monstera prints will be in a wooden frame, in a black or wooden colour (your choice!). Price will be €42 / $49/ £38 plus shipping costs. Send me a DM if you're interested! 💕
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The print in the picture is an example. /////
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It's October 31th, the merry last day of #majasbok

It's October 31th, the merry last day of #majasbokdrawtober2020 I had so much fun making drawings with her prompts! Thank you @majasbok !
The prompt for today is "one more houseplant" and I had to make it a Christmas tree. Tomorrow it's november and then it'll be December in no time, and what will happen or not happen during Christmas time? I guess no or very limited visitors. But a Christmas tree is very possible! Please consider having one that's put back into the ground after you're done with it. Either in your own garden, or rent one. The trees will be very grateful. // The woman in my drawing, what is she doing? I think she's tired and yawns, but exactly at that moment a deer appears out of nothing and when the woman opens her eyes again, the deer is gone. She'll never know about her magical surprise visitor, and that's okay. /////
#deer #christmastree #kerstboom
#houseplants #houseplant #plants #plantlover #plant #plantsplantsplants #plantsofinstagram #plantsmakepeoplehappy #yawning #plantcommunity #plantcollection #plantgang #plantfamily #plantsaremagic #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #plantillustration
#inktober2020 #linedrawing #inktoberprompts #dailydrawing #dailyillustration #rendier #stayathome #bringtheoutsidein #dutchillustrators

Two cats came into my life a lot of years ago. One

Two cats came into my life a lot of years ago. One of them was very streetwise, he had lived on his own for a while before he got into a big accident (not his fault). The shelter took him in and the vet really worked his or her butt off to get him into good shape again. He had to walk with some sort of splint for a while and when recovered, he came into my life and died at a very old age. The other cat came from the same shelter. She had frying fat poured over her when she was a kitten. Who does such a thing?! She stayed incredibly scared for people for the rest of her life. But she was such a courageous girl and learned to trust me. When I met my now husband, she got to trust him as well, and later our children. When someone else came over, she quickly ran outside or hide inside. My two cats were great together, they loved sitting on our laps and cuddle. Miss cat died of sudden diabetes, but she was old as well. I miss them, but love them more. I'm just such a cat person! So this drawing is my ode to all cats, being so stubborn and cuddly at the same time ❤️ ///
(Prompts: nail polish gone wild & sleep over) /////
@dierenasieltiel
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If I had an imaginary friend, it would look like t

If I had an imaginary friend, it would look like this big cat! Even though it's big, sitting on my head is no problem! It's very cuddly and playful, but also really strong and fast. Totally stubborn and totally loyal.

It took me a while to find the right inspiration f

It took me a while to find the right inspiration for this one because the prompt was "amazing earrings" and I don't like earrings! After half a drawing that just didn't feel right, I let it go for a couple of hours and then started again and made this one. It feels so much more aligned and that's important, isn't it! She has tiny hearts in her ears, I do like that. The perfect earrings! /////
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I had this plan to draw a woman who fills the room

I had this plan to draw a woman who fills the room and today's prompt #tinyfurniture was perfect to actually do this! As you might know, I love using patterns in my drawing and her dress made me think of Japan and then I thought of the incredible, beautiful patterns that are used in sashiko, a Japanese form of stitching. I have used a sashiko pattern on her wall ❤️ /////
#inktoberday25 #inctober
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My painting in a frame, hanging in our hallway! Ya

My painting in a frame, hanging in our hallway! Yay! Sometimes it takes so long to actually do a thing like hanging up a painting and when you get to it, it only takes a little help from my husband and a couple of minutes. It makes me so happy seeing it every time I go out or in the house! Did I tell you I'm having some of my drawings printed as cards? Also, I'm thinking about having two drawings printed as a poster/ big print. I'm scared to make that decision! How to choose? What if nobody wants them? Things like that go through my mind and as a result I don't do it at all I need a cheerleader (or seven?) by my side at all times! 🤪🙃 Maybe I need to just make a decision and go for it, like hanging my painting on the wall. /////
#hallway #gang #ingelijst #nederlandsillustrator #dutchillustrator #painting #yay #golden
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This dog is her best friend, he calms her down whe

This dog is her best friend, he calms her down when she feels stressed. He just knows when to snuggle with her. I think people "just know" a lot too, more than we think. /////
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Socks and legs is today's prompt for #majasbokdraw

Socks and legs is today's prompt for #majasbokdrawtober2020 I knew I wanted to draw just the lower bodies and not show their faces. But what was the message ti write on the signs? I didn't know, so I have let it be and trusted an idea would come and it did. A bit late, it's time to go to bed now, but I had to post it, it's still today! And socks, I love them too. They feel like home.

Pattern bonanza! She loves patterns and dreams of

Pattern bonanza! She loves patterns and dreams of being a pattern designer for stationary and fabrics one day!

This is a Plant Girl Gang. They hang out taking ca

This is a Plant Girl Gang. They hang out taking care of their plants, they exchange plants with other gangs and sometimes have fights when a special plant gets stolen from their secret greenery. They also participate in plant contests and always win the prize for most spectacular plant. This is their winning plant for 2020.

Cheers! Today's prompt by @majasbok and a great au

Cheers! Today's prompt by @majasbok and a great autumn activity! /////
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#inktober2020 #linedrawing #inktoberprompts #dailydrawing #dailyillustration #bringtheoutsidein #flowerobsessed #wildflowerfanclub #beautyofstillmoments #momentscollected #gowildlyandslow #flowerart #fullblossom #creativeprocess #natureinspired #nederlandsillustratoren #floralsyourway #blooooms #plantlady
#plants #plant #friends #monstera #plantfriends #plantcommunity #plantfamily

Hiding from the rain can be fun! The sound of the

Hiding from the rain can be fun! The sound of the rain drops on your umbrella, the smell of rain, playing outside wearing your wellies, and when it's been really hot for a long time rain brings relief. /////
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This guy has got plant hair. It grows and grows un

This guy has got plant hair. It grows and grows until it's very long. He enjoys this a lot and takes good of his beautiful hair. The last two days I felt a bit off when drawing and I was curious why this happened. Was this because I have been making a detailed drawing every day since October started? Or was I just in need of some time off in the weekend? Maybe it's everything that is happening in the world, or things with school and the kids? Tonight I thought of another possible reason. The last couple of weeks I have been making the sort of drawings that really seem to fit me and maybe I unconsciously got scared? You know that feeling when things are going really well and suddenly you feel scared something bad will happen? As if it's not possible things are going as good as they are? Maybe that's what happened?

My dream home is a house surrounded by hugging pla

My dream home is a house surrounded by hugging plants & flowers 🌿🏵️🌼 #dreamhouse for #majasbokdrawtober2020 /////
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#flowerobsessed #wildflowerfanclub #beautyofstillmoments #momentscollected #gowildlyandslow #flowerart #fullblossom #creativeprocess #natureinspired #floralhub #floralsyourway #blooooms #plantlady

A palm tree in a cup. I imagine they're like bonsa

A palm tree in a cup. I imagine they're like bonsai palm trees just needing a sunny place near your window and a splash of water once a week.

Reading a book is like diving in a different unive

Reading a book is like diving in a different universe, if it's a really great book. The words in this book are from Big Magic by @elizabeth_gilbert_writer We've been reading this in a little online reading group and this is my favorite sentence. So I thought I'd include it in my drawing! It's a thing for me, feeling creative entitlement, feeling allowed to have my own vision and to share it. Too often I don't share my voice because I think others won't be interested do why bother. Why bother? Because when you feel there's something to communicate, you need to trust that. PS
Did you see the nudge in my drawing to my previous post? /////
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I have an unexpected friendship with the word "no"

I have an unexpected friendship with the word "no". These days our strange but strong friendship becomes more obvious. This afternoon for example, I called the dentist to make a twice annual checkup appointment. After setting a date and time, I asked her if there are any extra actions they take because of the Corona virus. She said the only thing I need to do that's different, is flushing my mouth with hydrogen peroxide. I looked like this when she spoke: 🤪😳😵. When you flush with that awful stuff, it is like all of your saliva leaves your mouth. I can't handle that, especially with all of the other things going on. So I had to say: "No". So now I don't have an appointment.
When I say no to something other people expect me to say yes to, I have to breathe deeply and say it. And afterwards I feel like crying. But I do it anyway. In situations like these, saying no is saying yes to myself and that's necessary but certainly not easy. So now you know, I have "no" as an unexpected friend 💕 ART SUPPLIES USED:
* Pens - @sakuramicron
* Paper - @cansonpaper sketch paper,
90 grams
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Leaves in the wind. I wonder how many plants these

Leaves in the wind. I wonder how many plants these people have in their house! /////
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