I have always enjoyed drawing and painting, but I never really pursued it. I chose a solid profession and became a nurse. I have no regrets about that decision, but later in life, I decided to take up painting again. In 2006, I started a four-year painting course taught by Noor van Os, an instructor affiliated with the Kunstencentrum de Kom in Nieuwegein. Every year, I take a week off to paint abroad. I like to attend classes with other artists to gain more painting experience and find inspiration for my work.