While being in Spain during the winter (escaping the cold in the Netherlands) we would take a stroll around the big lake in Calpe where we could see hundreds of flamingos. This inspired me to try to paint one of these beautiful birds. The official Papiamento name is Chogogo. The sound name chogogo is a so-called onomatopoeia: the word is based on the typical, honking sound that flamingos make. Painted with Amsterdam & Amsterdam Expert acrylics and varnish from Royal Talens on 50 x 70 cm stretched canvas. Note: this painting is not framed. But possible to hang without frame as the sides are painted too.

While stranded in the Netherlands able to go home to Borneo I have bought some materials to keep me busy while in lockdown. Painted with Amsterdam acrylics from Royal Talens on canvas 40 cm x 120 cm.

Budge is inspired on the Hornbills living in Borneo and made from old newspapers, paper pulp and recycling materials. Budge is 52 cm tall (full height including pedestal). Painted with Amsterdam acrylics and varnish from Royal Talens.