Giraffe

Fine artist and craftsman, designing and creating custom furniture and artwork, plus specialty, one-of-a-kind projects in wood and metal.

Originally from the Netherlands, and educated there in the fine arts, I have been working as a fine art painter and commercial artist in the St. Louis area for 25 years. Over that time I produced numerous commissioned works and have shown my art at many solo and group shows. Additionally, I was hired by Anheuser-Busch to create the artwork for several collectible beer steins and I have created original artwork for the St. Louis Zoo's Zoofari fundraiser for many years. I also have received commissions for animal artwork from Ralston Purina, Sears and several other notable companies.

In addition to commissioned artwork, I am self-educated in wood and metal work, and have worked as a fine wood furniture builder and finisher. I particularly enjoy working on these unique specialty projects to help clients make their dreams become realities.

For many years, I worked with a St. Louis contractor to design, build and install upscale kitchen and bathrooms. Also I have been hired by numerous bed-and-breakfasts in the Missouri Wine Country town of Hermann, Missouri to design, build and install their unique projects.
I hope you will enjoy browsing my work—perhaps I can create a special piece just for you.