Portfolio
A visual designer’s portfolio of designs, drawings, paintings, photographs, and products.
textile // Tie dyeing with textile medium and posterpaint
Tie dye is is an easy and popular resist dyeing technique where you fold, pleat or twist and bind the fabric with strings of rubber bands before dyeing it.
design // The birds of Sint Willibrordus in Curaçao
Meanwhile on the Caribbean island Curaçao: the greyish Mrs Chuchubi meets the colourful family Trupial high above the salt pans near Sint Willibrordus.
design // Creating a Christmas ambience in Princenhage, Breda
I believe it is important to be involved with the local community. That is why I am a proud volunteer of the foundation Stichting Kerststal Princenhage.
design // Dream catcher, colourful drawings of a fairy
De Dromenvangster (dream catcher) is a short story, written in Dutch by Curaçao author Elodie Heloise, about an adorable fairy who helps to transform dreams.
textile // Cornflower dress
I needed a unique dress for a special ocassion. When I was about to create the dress I noticed that the fabric I planned to use, appeared to be sheer.
design // Behind the scenes video // Mireille’s Dress
From unbleached cotton to handpainted dress, creating this dress was a lot of work. I made a ‘behind the scenes’ video to showcase the process of creation.
design // Emma, Muse of Design Thinking
Inspired by the illustrations of Alphonse Mucha, I created my own muse, Emma. Emma helps me to bring a sense of blooming into visual design since 2002.
design // Wall tapestry printed with a Corn daisy
While searching for a way to create a wall decoration, I looked at various media: canvas printing, wood printing… I decided to go for tapestry printing.
textile // Triaxial weaving
I was wondering what happens when you add a third layer to a weaving pattern. It turned out I am not only who had that thought. It is called triaxial weaving.
textile // Weaving with fabric strips
When I think about kindergarten, I remember having fun with weaving colourful paper strips. I used this easy-to-do technique to create a unique pillow cover.
design // Christmas designs and participating in KerstCreatieRoute 2020
Since 2016 I am one of the volunteers of the foundation that builds a nativity scene in village centre of Princenhage and organises a Christmas art event.
sketchbook // Christmas drawing of a Christmas candle
A drawing of an object that reminds me of Christmas. This drawing of a Christmas candle was used on a billboard for a local Christmas event in Princenhage.
sketchbook // Christmas drawing of a candle holder
A drawing of an object that reminds me of Christmas. This drawing of a candle holder was used on a billboard for a local Christmas event in Princenhage.
sketchbook // Christmas drawing of Christmas bread
A drawing of an object that reminds me of Christmas. This drawing of Christmas bread was used on a billboard for a local Christmas event in Princenhage.
sketchbook // Christmas drawing of Christmas bells
A drawing of an object that reminds me of Christmas. This drawing of Christmas bells was used on a billboard for a local Christmas event in Princenhage.
sketchbook // Christmas drawing of a Christmas angel
A drawing of a scene that reminds me of Christmas. This drawing of a Christmas angel was used on a billboard for a local Christmas event in Princenhage.
sketchbook // Christmas drawing of Baby Jezus
A drawing of a scene that reminds me of Christmas. This drawing of Baby Jezus was used on a billboard for a local Christmas event in Princenhage.
sketchbook // Christmas drawing of Christmas carol singing
A drawing of a scene that reminds me of Christmas. This drawing of Christmas carol singing was used on a billboard for a local Christmas event in Princenhage.
sketchbook // Christmas drawing of a Christmas ball
A drawing of an object that reminds me of Christmas. This drawing of a Christmas ball was used on a billboard for a local Christmas event in Princenhage.
sketchbook // Christmas drawing of Christmas lights
A drawing of an object that reminds me of Christmas. This drawing of Christmas lights was used on a billboard for a local Christmas event in Princenhage.
sketchbook // Christmas drawing of Christmas star
A drawing of an object that reminds me of Christmas. This drawing of a Christmas star was used on a billboard for a local Christmas event in Princenhage.
sketchbook // Christmas drawing of Christmas decorations
A drawing of an object that reminds me of Christmas. This drawing of Christmas decorations was used on a billboard for a local Christmas event in Princenhage.
sketchbook // Christmas drawing of celebrating Christmas with family
A drawing of a scene that reminds me of Christmas. This drawing was used on a billboard for a local Christmas event in Princenhage.
sketchbook // Christmas drawing of holly with berries
A drawing of an object that reminds me of Christmas. This drawing of holly with berries was used on a billboard for a local Christmas event in Princenhage.