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About

Arthenice is the artistic signature of Catherine Nieuwesteeg. I am an imagemaker. Forms and colors have been my tools for as long as I can remember. Like elements of a language I use them to shape the idea that I want to express. My goal is to create fascinating images that stick to the mind.

Beside my illustration and graphic design work, I make colored pencil drawings. Creating vibrant images full of details and colors is what I aim for. Each drawing is like an open window into an extraordinary world in which you would like to get lost.

The creative journey

My workflow

What fascinates me most in my work as a designer and illustrator is the process of creation itself: how one idea can be the startingpoint of a creative journey towards a great result that both you and I are happy with. Together we follow these steps to make your wishes come to life.

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evaluation
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CONSULTANCY

Whether you already know exactly what you want or whether your ideas haven't resulted in a concrete vision yet, we will discuss your needs and wishes together.
What I am interested in, is getting involved in the story behind a project. If you provide me with all the necessary information, I will be able to embark on the journey and create the visuals that serve your project.

CONCEPTUALISE

After a little research on the visuals that already exist in the corresponding domain, I create a number of different designs that all embody your project, each of them in their own original way.

EVALUATION

After we have reflected on the propositions together, you choose the version that you find most appealing.
Whether one design immediately stands out for you, or whether you want to combine the best of two different designs, we discuss how you would like the final version to be perfected.

REFINEMENT

Following your indications, the version of your choice will now be polished in order to obtain the final product.
It is now ready to tell your story to the world.

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Art Gallery

Commission a unique drawing

Since my first exhibition in the summer of 2015 in France, people wanted to commission a drawing or start an artistic collaboration with me. Therefor I work on a commission- and partnership-basis.
You can order a drawing and specify the format and even the theme and colorrange if you have such specific details in mind. If you want to be involved in the process, you can get updates on its progression, come by to see it or let the result be a total surprise.
I am open to collaborations in the fields of concert or theatre decor design, tapistry, textile, and more.

  • contact
  • +31 ( 0 ) 6 39 83 29 17
  • info@arthenice.com

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