Tag Archives: sisters

Canal visitors

Posted on February 24, 2017 by beastlyworlds

This mermaid bookworm + parents and younger sister were drawn quite some time ago, but I still like thinking about them and what their stories could be. I might draw some more if I get the time. (Couldn’t quite decide on … Continue reading →

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Double-sided sparkling

Posted on October 27, 2016 by beastlyworlds

 A card I made for my sister’s birthday a week ago : ) Maker of pots, swimmer of lakes and pools, expert of style, grower of plants, planner extraordinaire – she’s the sparkliest! This left portrait was on the front … Continue reading →

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The Mysterious and Most Sparkly October Phenomenon

Posted on October 20, 2014 by beastlyworlds

A dramatic title for my sister’s birthday, which is upon us again! I painted her in one of my favourite October outfits of hers, her self-made ceramic beaver-paw necklace included of course. I also did the watercolour below of her … Continue reading →

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What’s in a name? Everything.

Posted on August 29, 2014 by beastlyworlds

  (EVERYTHING.) This is a childhood memory that I treasure and every now and again gleefully recount to my very generous, sensible, grown up sister and cousin. Oh the shock and awe at Henri’s rebellion, her casual casting aside of so beautiful … Continue reading →

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So indiscreet / Genetics

Posted on April 4, 2014 by beastlyworlds

Honestly, Mum, Saar. Seriously. I mean, really.

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Lagged and Jettery

Posted on March 3, 2014 by beastlyworlds

Hmm well admittedly that was not the greatest start to the every-day-update-plan. My excuse: jetlag (and spending the day sloth-like on my sister’s hugely comfortable new sofa). The jetlag over to the States was way worse though, because I was … Continue reading →

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Normal, nice and regular looking

Posted on May 22, 2013 by beastlyworlds

My sister stayed over ages ago. We feasted on rice pudding, sang songs of yesteryears and had deep conversations about the wonders and mysteries of life. And also her date.

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Crawling out of the reading/writing swamp

Posted on April 23, 2013 by beastlyworlds

I like the swamp. It’s a good kind of swamp, as far as swamps go. But sometimes, when it allows for but 2 hours of sleep and makes your brain feel like a throbbing lump in your skull, it is … Continue reading →

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Sinterklaas

Posted on December 6, 2012 by beastlyworlds

Happy St Nicholas day (for yesterday really)! This is one of the best festivals, if you’re a Dutch child. You get to put your shoe in front of the fireplace/central heating several nights in a row (leading up to prezzie-night … Continue reading →

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Sparkling sister special

Posted on October 20, 2012 by beastlyworlds

After I put up my previous post, I had this conversation with my sis: I tend to make comics about her when she does or says something outrageous because I find it hilarious. But today is her birthday, so I … Continue reading →

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