I is inspired by nature, wherever I am

Despite I still felt that I did not grow up in an artistic environment as a teenager spontaneously entered the Central Museum on a rainy day. I thought about that a painting by Karel Appel, certainly not my favorite. An employee of the museum came to me and told me what the painting was supposed to represent. The story moved me and to my surprise the painting came “to life”. This was my first introduction to 'art'.

My favorites now are classical 'masters' paintings that radiate harmony and can delight you like a Van Gogh, Monet, Renoir and Joaquin Sorolla, but I also like the colorful touch of Jan Sluijters.

My paintings are created in moments where the heart opens. Flower fields full of poppies, the pure beauty of wild flowers, the scent of lavender, the silent interplay of birds or a beautiful set table  in the garden are important sources of inspiration.

Also during my trips to I do impressions in various places that find their way into my work. It's an ongoing journey of discovery—one experience of everything that is possible.

I watch with passion and curiosity looking forward to what the future will bring me. There is so much inspiration, full new challenges, colors and materials.

I distance myself from the lessons I have receive and consciously choose the path of freedom.

Janny van den Broek