{"id":64,"date":"2022-04-05T10:34:32","date_gmt":"2022-04-05T10:34:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/claudine.mijnmooistewebsite.nl\/?page_id=64"},"modified":"2022-06-02T09:18:05","modified_gmt":"2022-06-02T09:18:05","slug":"over-mij","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/claudinehermesart.com\/en\/over-mij\/","title":{"rendered":"About Me"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cI was lucky enough, as a young woman, to pursue an education that truly matched my passion.\u201d<\/span><\/h1>\n

About me…<\/h2>\n
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My name is Claudine Hermes, born in Amsterdam (1967). I was fortunate enough, as a young woman, to pursue an education that truly matched my passion, and in 1987 I graduated from the Fashion Academy with a specialization in Presentation. Wanting to further develop myself, I went on to take several additional courses to specialize in various creative fields.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve always had a strong preference for drawing and painting\u2014it was something I was constantly doing, and that\u2019s how my love for painting began. I enjoy working with a variety of materials, which can include anything from acrylic paint, oils, and pastels to charcoal and much more. Working with different materials is known as *mixed media*. I\u2019ve always loved experimenting with materials and techniques because it often leads to the most beautiful results. It\u2019s always a surprise to see what emerges.<\/p>\n

The lockdown gave me the opportunity to start painting full-time again. For many, it was a difficult time, but for me, it was a blessing. I wanted to spend my time doing what I truly loved, and in doing so, I began creating my dream.<\/p>\n

It has always been my dream to work with art and to inspire people through it. Since 2019, I\u2019ve been focusing more on portrait drawing and painting. Through experimentation, I discovered a technique that allows me to sketch and draw intuitively\u2014*in the moment*. Simply painting from your authentic self, without a predetermined plan.<\/p>\n

My portraits are colorful, playful, and expressive\u2014but never \u201cinside the lines,\u201d if you know what I mean. I draw inspiration from everyday life and combine it with the feeling and emotion of the moment. I let my emotions flow onto the paper through the brush. \n\nI also love imperfection and the fact that my work is far removed from reality. The looser I work, the more powerful the image becomes. By working with different materials, I can channel more and more creativity into my paintings. The mixed media technique gives me an incredible sense of freedom!<\/p>\n

I sense connection intuitively. That feeling of connection can come from a person, an animal, or even a certain color. I\u2019m also a great lover of nature, the sea, and the beach\u2014these give me a sense of freedom that\u2019s very important to me and my work. \n\nTo me, the portraits I paint are a *vehicle* for expressing my inner world. The fun part is that they\u2019re always different in nature\u2014sometimes fashionable, sometimes flowing, sometimes clean and modern. Whatever comes, comes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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I paint emotions. Art is emotion. For me, intuitive painting means letting go of overthinking\u2014moving from your head to your heart\u2026 and that\u2019s how the most beautiful creations come to life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Claudine Hermes \u2013 May 31, 2022, Purmerend\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Meet in real life?<\/h2>\n

Would you like to meet me in real life and see my work up close? Feel free to contact me to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n

Get in touch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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