
my story
"through the arts I explore and remember how we are rooted in Nature, interconnected and multi-dimensional - lifting the veils to the unseen realms and life's deep mysteries."
I resonate genuinely with animism, the intuitive knowing that everything is alive, that everything speaks - sings its song, that travels through our senses in sound, shape, colour and movement.
and so, I honour the towering trees, blooming flowers, swirling rivers, soaring birds and our own bodies' magnificence. Singing their soul's song through my work.

into my studio
the place I call home




diving deeper:
art on donation
why do I offer my original art on donation?
it feels good, it feels fair
as nature freely gives
enjoying the beauty of art in your close surroundings is great medicine - and should not only be available for & through the ones who rule the market.
I choose for an exchange based on trust, reciprocity, interconnectedness, abundance and intuition rather than capitalisation, commoditisation, scarcity, psychological pricing and exclusivity only for the happy few.
working with a donation based exchange feels feminine, receptive - and so, very natural to me. Deeply knowing that nature provides, that there is always enough to answer my needs, and yours.
I value my work - and all art - in how it uplifts you, stirs your emotions, brings you inspiration, beauty, joy, openness and deeper meaning. All the things that are essentially priceless.
I believe worthiness is not a calculation, only expressed in monetary value and don’t feel fulfilled in creating to serve popularity or commercial demand.
I aim for a new paradigm, away from the conventional art world. Where the artist serves the community as a bridge between the unseen and the seen, instead of obeying a gallery and the market’s demands. Where art is not put away in depots and private collections but accessible for all. Where its value is based on energetics and feeling instead of only money. Where I see my work flourish in many spaces instead of waiting in my studio for someone who can answer targets and inflation.
I dream of a community of people who are inspired, touched and energised by my work - who feel her value instead of know its price.
people who value art for her original means: expressing the uniqueness of human spirit, bridging the seen and unseen realms, feeding the soul, honouring and communing with nature, the sacred & loved ones, the joy of dreaming and creating, and beauty as medicine.
how to donate?
tune into your body
and let your intuition speak -
pick an amount that feels true to you.
things to consider, are for example:
your budget & savings, the feeling the work gives you and how it serves your well-being, the energy & craftsmanship I put into creating it.
when musing upon your gift, feel into the beauty I birthed - and time-space matters like the size, materials, hours spent, techniques used and (very unromantic) the additional VAT.
third party costs - like framing, printing and delivery - have set prices. The limited edition giclee & photography prints I offer know set prices as well, as they are made by a professional print studio in the UK and Germany.
every artwork has its own page on this website, where you will find a donation link and further explanation on the donation process. Every now and then I offer work from past times via my social media channels, which cannot be found here. My portfolio website carlijnclaire.com houses everything I made.
the state of art
In past times, art was solely in service of spirit - the unseen realms and tapestry of energies that permeate and connect all. Ceremonial and transcendental. The very first works of art were depictions of animals, spirits, sacred geometric shapes - later gods & goddesses and humans entered the field. We were in close connection to Nature, the hidden worlds, the elements and what we may call the subconscious. Expressing our harmony with the natural world and the powers of Nature through motion, sound, drawing and other forms of creating. But times changed on Earth and we moved from firmly rooted, source-based co-living with our environment to a more individualised, separated state of being. From right-brain brotherhood to left-brain lore. Many forms of artistic expression became tools for restoring the lost harmony, to remember our origin. Utilising its resonant functional aspect to communicate with and to re-establish natural kinship.
This is where I land with my work, what I wish to reawaken. As Mondrian beautifully stated an age ago: ‘through our intuition, the universal in us can become so active.. that..it pushes aside our individuality. Then art can reveal itself. Art advances where religion once led - its task is pure expression of that incomprehensible force that is universally active.’ Art is a picture of the spirit, embodied in many forms, articulating what it means to be human, naturally - also beyond the physical. Providing a way or even tool to commune with the subtle dimensions of living that go beyond the mind, beyond reasoning and the intellect. Unveiling nature's mysteries
making my own paints
When possible I make my paints from scratch, using natural materials, ancient methods & recipes and my very own hands. Working with primary earth materials reveals its mysterious relationship with our own natures. I get to know matter when I make paint; it is deeply satisfying to feel their textures and qualities, their energy and how they collaborate. I do use synthetic, modern pigments in case the ancient ones involve animal harm, like sepia or carmine.
De Kat in Zaandam is my favourite place to gather pigments - it is the last traditional pigment mill left on Earth, and the place where painters of the old days, like Rembrandt, used to find their materials. It’s a library of great ocres from Europe, more exotic semi-precious stone pigments like malachite - favourite of the Egyptians - and lapis lazuli - back in the days more precious than gold and used for saint’s robes & heavenly skies in religious paintings - and sacred resins like copal, elemi and myrrh.
sustainability and sourcing materials
I nourish a growing desire to contribute to a more sustainable, circular and responsible approach to art practice - and try to use recycled, natural materials where ever I can. I find precious pieces on the streets of Amsterdam, wood panels in the basement of the old midwife school I live and work in. I receive old Kimono wrappings from my friend Marco who owns a Japanese antique store on Prinsengracht. I find recycled Khadi cotton paper and European hemp sheets at De Vlieger on the Amstel river, who also provide me of fine, handmade Moriki paper and mulberry bark.
alchemizing a piece of art
The proces of gathering and making materials is as much part of the artwork as the end result itself, an alchemy of energies and intentions of all who are involved - the plants and trees who give their matter, the moods of people handling them and thoughts of they who transport. The attention, care and love I transmit. The vibrations of the sacred oils mixed into the paints, the frequencies of gold and the space where the work is created. The alchemy of the elements and ingredients. My intuition and guidance from the subtle realms and dreamtime. The symbols, hidden codes and shapes weaved into an image. They all merge into a piece of art. And they all merge with your field, feelings and subconscious, touching your soul and moving the spirit.
q & a
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commissions
I can offer commissions if you are looking for something in the styles I create. I don't offer commissions in other styles or copying other artists.
If you are interested in a bespoke piece for your space, please contact me using my contact form for a no obligation chat. If I think I can do it justice then I'll provide a quote, if not I will always be honest and say so. If that's the case I have access to a wide network of artists and would be happy to suggest one to you.

now, I am growing older, but feeling younger. Wiser, more embodied, more playful.
stepping onto the stage of life's divine comedy with radiance and a big smile, as it's all a lot more fun if we don't take it so serious. I am discovering the fluidity of time and space, forever diving deeper into the mysteries of creation ~ each morning waking up with curiosity when the first sun-rays hit my cheeks. Moving through the day with a child-like sense of wonder: amazed by the opening of a flower, the source of the wind, the many new and unique faces I encounter on the street mirroring the billions of stars upon the night's sky.

my nature is joyous, curious, creative and sensual.
I am always learning and thrive when visiting undiscovered places, meeting new people or integrating more skills and knowledge.
we are born in an interesting time with great shifts, moving into self-mastery through alchemizing our shadows, limiting beliefs and subconscious patterns into pure gold. Pure love. Remembering our soul and source. Activating our divine potential, that goes beyond everything you could ever imagine. This greatly intrigues me. What will the future bring? I do know that it starts within ourselves, right here and right now. Looking back to the past few years I went through deep journeys. A dark night of the soul ~ realising that both heaven ánd hell are within ~ experiencing depression, fear of death, panic and addiction. Which culminated in a week full of midnight ecstasies and other curious occurrences once I surrendered and got 'through the tunnel'.
ever since, my life is quite an adventure! My voice opened, I started painting, singing and dancing again, playing multiple instruments and speaking in poetry. My creativity is flourishing ~ receiving the wisdom and inspiration that wishes to be shared, guided by my soul, source and many benevolent unseen forces.

I feel we collectively start to remember again: remembering how we are rooted in Nature, the unseen worlds, the divine and the multiverse - all intricately interconnected.
remembering that we know a far greater potential than what we were told. Expanding our body and mind's capacities. Shifting timelines. Remembering our soul's journey and what we're here to learn. Unveiling our deep earthy roots, burning inner sun and vibrant light pillar that reaches high into the celestial realms. Awakening ancestral knowledge, animism, inner alchemy and 'supernatural' powers. Finding truth in the myths, songs and cosmologies of the old days, slowly decoding the messages the ancient civilisations left behind, set in stone and story. Rediscovering the power of ritual and ceremony, in tune with the natural cycles. Acknowledging our innate connection with the devic world, spirit realm and intergalactic beings. Tapping into our sovereignty; releasing the need for someone else to come safe us, or tell us what truth is.
sounds exiting, right? If you happen to read this; we're in this journey together - side by side. Recreating Eden on Earth. That place long forgotten, though thriving in our souls.

the work you find here is not my only field of play - I dance with different mediums and occupations.
from creating dance performances, to writing poetry and songs, working with little kids as a creative substitute teacher, bringing people together to sing, sharing the wisdom of plants and herbs through wild foraging walks, caring for elderly or disabled people, hand-poked tattooing, illustration work, sharing some tender and intuitive touch, hosting an event space and cooking delicious meals at retreats. All provided with a flavour of beauty and joy.
find my full portfolio and other endeavours on www.carlijnclaire.com or discover bits of my world on Instagram.
musings from clients, friends and fellow artists:
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s u s a n n e
"At times when I feel homesick for heaven, Carlijn's work re-members me it's right here. I love how her imagery, drawing, painting, movement and sound - everything she channels - just helps me remember"
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f a b i o
"Her work is a gateway to connect me with my most soft and inspiring feminine energy - she herself makes me feel seen, safe and sexy, haha!"
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a n d r e s
"Female power and Carlijn Claire - are four words matching in harmony. She's an inspiring, positive friend & fellow artist, sensitive with all the beauty in this universe. In her way of seeing and living life she's always aware of Mother Nature's offers."
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s o l e i l
"Carlijn works with a fine hand and delicate precision, with an eye for detail and beauty - just like herself!"
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l a u r a
"Her art knows a touch of spirit. It has deeper layers, invites you to contemplate and above all - it creates awareness."
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p r i c i l l a
"She is manifesting higher energies through her being and work, activating the divine within ourselves."
