Hi, I’m Susanna, a (mostly) abstract expressionist artist from the Netherlands. I create vibrantly moving artworks using a mix of media ― oil pastel, acrylic paint, (coloured) pencils, or ink ― whatever the work needs to express.

After losing touch with my creative side for about a decade, I started painting again at 31, taking Art Classes at the University for the People in Rotterdam (Volksuniversiteit Rotterdam), under the tutelage of Matthijs Waardenburg (an artist friend).

I realised that you can’t expect yourself to feel authentic, happy, whole, and enough if you don’t bring your whole self to the table, which includes your talents, curiosity, quirkiness, and your vulnerability ― basically your whole BODY. And that’s what I try to incorporate in my artwork. I hope it resonates with you and inspires you to do the same in all aspects of your life.

It’s never too late!

During the recent lockdown, my process started to evolve and become more personal. I began drawing every day ― abstract expressionist, partly automatic, loose, line drawings based on organic movements, inspired by my emotions, bodily sensations, and sometimes words, daily snippets, music, or movies. It was my way to process trauma and express myself physically during a difficult time. And it’s this energy in these drawings that I share with you.

It was the beginning of a new series, called “Somatic Resonance.“

Recently, I moved from the city of Rotterdam, my hometown for generations, to an island in the Dutch countryside, and a village called Heenvliet. I’m excited to see how my new surroundings will influence my work to evolve.