In my paintings I like to cycle between painting from observation and painting from imagination. And sometimes I like to combine the two. Painting flowers excites me, not only because they are beautiful, but also because I find that they spark my imagination. I like to invent scenes in which the flowers are the star. While in all of these paintings the flowers are painted from life, some of the scenes are invented, either completely or partially. For me, this is an exciting way to paint.