Jolanda van der Elst

I was born (and raised) in Rotterdam (The Netherlands) in 1958. Ever since I could hold a pencil, I have been drawing and painting. For a number of years I took some lessons, but I didn't go to art academy, so for the greater part you can call me self taught. 

In 2002 I decided to turn my passion into my job, which means I not only paint myself (commissions are welcome!), but also teach drawing and painting in most materials to a number of students every week.  

As far as subjects are concerned I have a variety of interests: nature, people and animals, (historical) fashion and fairy tales. 

My favorite materials are oil paint and soft pastels, but I also like working with watercolor and gouache, coloured pencils and acrylics. Also mixed media I love to try out. You'll find some examples on this website.  

 

Since 2018 I am co-organizer of Kunst aan Huis,

a 2-yearly event where artists in Leidschendam-Voorburg open their home or studio to visitors, usually during a weekend in June. Www.kunstaanhuis-lv.nl