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

My style is a combination of realism and surrealist elements. 

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. 

I aim for strong expressions, 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.