Marieke Mertz is known for uplifting, joyful art, ranging from abstract paintings to simple illustrations. She works in a variety of media but recently has focused on acrylic painting on canvas. She is inspired by the simple joys in life, specifically nature, animals/wildlife and flowers.Born and raised among Dutch windmills, she has been living in Portland, Oregon for many years now. While she loves her flat birth country, she has come to greatly appreciate living close to the majestic mountains in the Pacific Northwest which inspire her and make her feel humble. She gets...more
