About Me
My Background
"Connecting souls through art". This is the mission statement that came to me at the end of a 5 day meditation programme. It felt right. I've been drawing all my life and like meeting people. I realised its what I've always loved doing and that I should do something with my passion. I've been drawing portraits, self-portraits in particular. It's been my way to keep my skills up since leaving art school. I knew I had to keep practising. I can tell the difference when I've taken a break. One of the biggest challenges is to get a good likeness in a short time. When I was asked to draw portraits at an event, I knew I had to draw quickly so started practicing 2 minute one-liners. For such a quick drawing I scan the person's face intently and don't take my pen off the paper. I discovered that while drawing this way, I connected with the person on a different level, past my first impression. This often happens during my consultations as a professional image consultant. For years I have been helping people dress who they are on the inside through what they wear. It's a key to releasing their potential and to success. Like drawing a portrait, it is a rewarding experience for both the sitter and myself. It takes us to a place of privilege when the connection is made even if when drawing only briefly. It's often inspiring and when energies are the same, it’s magical. Today I intend to find a way for more people to enjoy this experience through a love of drawing. In January 2023 I opened an art gallery/academy in the historical centre of Brussels called Portraits International where you can visit regular exhibitions by renowned artists and learn to draw. You are welcome to visit the gallery website to discover more: www.portraits.international