About Me
Before I ever thought of myself as an artist, I was just someone trying to make sense of the world by feeling my way through it. In 2022, while travelling, I found myself deeply moved by new landscapes, different cultures, and encounters with Indigenous communities. By observation of the colors, textures, and simple shapes it felt like I was understanding thing in another way, a way that didn’t rely on words. That small opening was the start of my creative journey, not shaped by formal training, but by curiosity, experimentation, and the places and people that left an impression on me.
My Creative Process
When I begin a piece, I rarely know what it will become. I don’t work from fixed concepts or rigid ideas; instead, I follow emotions, memories, and subtle sensations that surface in the moment. Everything I know about art, I learned by experimenting, by trusting my instincts, letting go of expectations, and observing what unfolds as lines, textures, and forms find their way onto the canvas.
Creating, for me, is stepping into a space without rules. A space where intuition leads, where the inner world can speak freely, and where each stroke becomes a reflection of what is alive beneath the surface.
What My Art Stands For
My work is rooted in themes of inner transformation, human connection, and the fluidity of the emotional landscape. I am drawn to the spaces where softness meets strength, where vulnerability and intuition coexist with movement, change, and grounded presence.
My paintings often explore the dialogue between the visible and the unseen. This includes all of these quiet stories that live in the body, the cycles of nature that mirror our internal shifts, and the raw, symbolic language of feeling. Through abstract forms, organic lines, and earth-inspired tones, I aim to give shape to experiences that are often difficult to put into words.
Ultimately, my art invites a moment of reflection: a return inward, a pause, a sense of remembering something essential.
Where I Am Now
I am currently training as an art therapist, inspired by the way creativity opens pathways toward healing, self-awareness, and genuine connection. It is my intention not only to follow my own creative journey, but eventually to support others in discovering theirs: through art, presence, and inner exploration.
With love,
Rick
All art pieces are original pieces made by Rick Smeets.
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