Hi I'm Maud. As an artist I'm passionate about drawing people.

I mostly use charcoal and mixed media to explore strength & vulnerability, human relationships and the relationship with the outside world.
Although the distinction between drawing and painting sometimes blurs due to the way I use and combine my materials, I thourougly enjoy working with charcoal because I appreciate its pure simplicity.

Raised by a mother who meticulously sewed the most beautiful outfits for me and could solve every problem, McGuyver-style, with a paperclip and a rubber band, and by a father who worked in the graphics industry before computers arrived, I inherited a love for creating. Meanwhile, my friends and I starred in our own A-Team stories and performed in costume between the sliding doors at home.
I still bring all of this into the world through my work: play, exploring roles, some graphic influences and problem-solving along the way.

In my studio, I surround myself with vintage toys, masks, old sewing patterns, wood type letters, texts, and all sorts of little treasures. This also includes some inspiring creations by my son, whose growing up is never far away in my work.

My work is realistic and expressive with and I strive for expression rather than photorealism. I aim for strong markmaking, rather emphasising character than idealizing the image. This may include a piercing stare or messy hair. Alienating and nostalgic elements, such as masks and vintage toys, increasingly find their way onto my paper.