Painter Jochem de Graaf was born in 1954 and lives now in Amersfoort, where he also works. The self-taught Jochem de Graaf has one passion: “Painting”. As every painter also Jochem de Graaf has a source of inspiration, namely the man! Jochem de Graaf includes the man to his paintings in a somewhat abstract way. The way of working combined with the use of materials give the paintings of Jochem de Graaf a special dimension. The relief shows a huge depth! By means of light and shadow. Jochem de Graaf also likes to paint flowers. In particular, roses, sunflowers and tulips. Jochem de Graaf paints mainly with full, warm colours. Regularly a landscape creates an opportunity for new ideas. Jochem de Graaf would also like to create an abstract painting. Jochem de Graaf paints on canvas He also uses thickening paste to add relief in his designs Using a putty knife, thick brush and a spatula Jochem de Graaf applies the drawing on the canvas