I was born and raised in The Netherlands (pronounce my surname as "Ploog") but I have lived in England for twelve years now. I am a full time mum as well as an artist. After a year at the Royal College of Art, I studied art history in The Netherlands and gained my Masters and a PhD in art & architectural history. I have always loved painting and drawing and have been doing it as long as I can remember. During my university studies I visited the UK regularly and that is where I now live with my family. I have had many portrait commissions, from the UK as well as abroad but also paint my own ‘free’ work which often features fabrics such as silk and lace. Textures and faces are my greatest joy and challenge. I have exhibited my work at the Royal Society of Portrait Painters, The Society of Women Artists, The Royal Institute of Oil Painters, The Pastel Society, The Manchester Fine Art Academy Open Exhibition, the Royal West of England Academy of Art amongst other places.
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