About db Waterman
db Waterman is a Dutch artist, born in the city of Eindhoven, in the south of the Netherlands. Eindhoven is home to the Philips factories and is currently well known as a global tech innovation hub.
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Eindhoven is also known for the annual Dutch Design Week, which has its origins in De Witte Dame; a former Philips office building.
A story of creativity and limitations -
The personal story of db Waterman
I spent my formative years as an artist at the art academy in Den Bosch. Nowadays, I consider myself self-taught and have developed my own style in the unconventional medium Mixed Media / Collage. My work unites a variety of materials in careful compositions that I am proud of for their narrative ability.
I remember as a young girl I loved to cut pictures from magazines to stick on my school diaries, books and even on my bedroom door. As I got older, my desire to become an independent artist grew, but I didn't have money for expensive paints and canvases. Instead, I saw possibilities in the most unexpected materials. Old paint scraps, worn-out newspapers and magazines became my precious ingredients. I experimented with different techniques, learned to see the beauty in the imperfect and discovered that art is not just about expensive materials, but mostly about creativity and passion.
After having and raising 3 children, I resumed my journey as an artist 12 years ago in a modest room at home, where I created my new art with passion and dedication. My first artworks were often small, experimental works on paper. They reflected my love for recycling materials. With each new creation, my self-confidence grew. I learned that limitations can lead to innovation and that the best art often comes from simplicity.
I am proud of my artistic journey. From those first simple collages, I have grown into an artist who has found her own unique style. My work is a reflection of my outlook on life, my experiences and my love of creating. And although I do now work with a wider range of materials, I am still true to my roots: finding beauty in the everyday and creating art out of nothing.
What started as a hobby soon grew into an ambition to share my personal creativity with the world. I started looking for opportunities to sell my art online and found some very suitable online sales platforms, where I soon sold my first works.
Since 2023, I have thoroughly enjoyed working in my own 80-square-meter Studio/Gallery at the bustling Strijp-S. Here, I welcome visitors who are looking for a unique work of art or need advice for a perfectly fitting work in their home. My studio is not only a workplace, but also an inspiring space where people can come and see art in person. Recent years have opened doors for me to an international art world. Invitations from galleries, art fairs and art projects from all over the world have given my work a stage at a level I could once only dream of. These experiences have further enriched my growth as an artist and broadened my horizons.
My journey illustrates how a dream, combined with passion and perseverance, can grow into a reality where art, connection, inspiration and success come together.
Education
My formative years as an artist were spent studying at the Art Academy in Den Bosch, NL. Today, I regard myself as self-taught, having developed my distinct style out of the untraditional medium of Mixed Media / Collage. My work unites a variety of materials in careful compositions that I pride on their storytelling ability.
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I completed a two-year watercolor course and a two-year photography course.
I am currently working on a Photoshop expert course.
