Art that celebrates Simple Joys

Hi there!  My name is Marieke.  I'm an artist, born and raised among windmills, but living in the Pacific Northwest, surrounded by beautiful mountains and nature, for many years now.

I work in a variety of media but my artwork has one common theme: I love the simple joys in life.  Spending time with family and friends. Playing games with the kids.  Creating art. Reading a good book. Going outdoors and appreciating the beautiful nature.  Big trees.  Flowers.  Animals.  It’s this love that comes through in my art and my designs. I like to communicate my ideas into joyful illustrations with modern, simple line drawings, often with a theme of love.  
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My illustrations remind us of the simple joys in life and carefree days spent in childhood when we explored and reveled in the beauty of the world around us.  
​Our international family has made me even more aware that... 

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Artists typically have an abundance of creative ideas and projects they like to get involved in. I’m no different.  I love to sit in my art studio and dream up cute illustrations that express my love for the simple joys in life.  Give me a pencil and a piece of paper… I’m a happy kid! Whoops…  I meant to say happy mom! Even better if the kids join me for the fun!
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You can find out more about the different types of creative projects I work on by clicking the tabs but here is an overview of my work:

Illustrations

My illustrations are available on a wide variety of items, from t-shirts to paper goods to home decor. In most cases, these items can even be personalized or customized with a name or special date to create thoughtful gifts. The print-on-demand company I work with, zazzle, to product these products, is known for its 100% customer satisfaction guarantee and can ship all over the world.

To find out more about my illustrations, please click the "Illustrations" tab.

Wood Burned Art or Pyrography

Handmade Necklace with Wood Burned Design of a Tree

Wood burning or pyrography on real wood creates handmade gifts that are clearly NOT factory made. I design each one-of-a-kind piece myself by hand. These little pieces of art are handmade with love and shipped with the highest level of care and my personal attention.

If you are looking for a nature inspired gift that is artist designed with the beauty of natural materials, you want to check out the "Handmade" tab or visit my etsy shop directly.

Educational & Bilingual Printables

Educational Printable of Cabin Themed Memory Game

My love for kids has inspired me to create educational printables that help to make learning fun!  I'm a big believer in language being a bridge between people so I have also started creating bilingual printables (in Spanish/English and Dutch/English).

Whether you're a homeschool family, supporting your classroom students as a school teacher or just looking for fun educational activities for the kids, check out more by visiting my "Printables" tab or going to my etsy shop directly. 

Stained Glass Mosaic

Bird Feeder with my Mosaic Artwork

Creating mosaic artwork from ​small pieces of colored glass is a labor of love.  Placing and gluing each individual piece, then grouting and polishing it... it is labor intensive but oh, how beautiful it looks when it is done! 

If you are interested in my mosaics, I sell this artwork locally in Portland, Oregon as well as through my etsy shop.  Please check the "Handmade" tab for some examples of my work.

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For a sprinkling of positivity and heartfelt celebration of the simple joys, please join my email club.  You even get an exclusive, complimentary Simple Joys Bucket List printable for joining the club!  My gift to you!

Thank you!

O yeah, and you can click on the links below to find me here as well :0)