Pastel:

The technique of pastel offers a quantity of possibillities. The special use of this material, as an underground, shows a beautiful woolly effect.

Soft, subtle changes of the colours provides a very detailed rendering. A picturesque structure in pastel is also a feast for the eyes. Even a "sketch" with only lines and touches shows a wonderful result.

The combination with silver- or goldleaf will give it a very "own" character.

Many well-known Dutchmen have posed for my portraits.