Kids, parenthood, smurfs, love and endless patience. As a kid sitting on the neck of you father, looking into the big bad world ; it must feel secure and mighty up there. Together you can move mountains and build dreams. The magic of being a child. I sometimes still feel it.

For this painting I've spend time with Michelangelo's sculptures and pictures of my family. I've found more openness and freedom in the colors. The focus of the work is on the face. And I wonder if the figure is looking over his / her shoulder or not.

This painting will be on an art show this Fall in The Vishal in Haarlem. It measures 200 cm x 140 cm.