This first batch is a selection of drawings I made during the Easter holiday.

As soon as I get my head round this blog publishing, I will attempt two things: (1) to publish my drawings after every drawing expedition; (2) to give some idea of the history of my drawing, showing a selection of work made in Holland, Zeebrugge, Bretagne...

I will further accompany the pictures with thoughts and ideas that usually get jotted down on the backs of blocks of drawing paper, scattered computer files, or the back of my hand, and thus, get lost.

In these days of mass culture, mass media and mass consumption, it might not seem self-evident for an artist to go and work 'sur le motif'. I hope to elucidate my strongly held opinions on this and related matters.

Comments and/or questions are very welcome.

Ever since I can remember I've been drawn to open spaces. Here in Antwerp the most open space at a cyclable distance is at this spot on the bank of the Schelde. Weather and other circumstances allowing, I make about ten drawings per expedition.

From this day on, I intend to publish the results of these drawing expeditions, and some of the thoughts that may accompany them.