Pencils & Perfumes : Where my drawings meet the olfactive world
Let me tell you ‘bout the birds and the bees and the flowers and the trees and the moon upperbove and a thing called love – Sam Cooke I adore the Polianthes Tuberosa! My last post on my website was a drawing inspired by the gorgeous Nacre Blanche, a mesmerizing perfume by Antonio Alessandria. I’m continuing to be inspired […]
Dream dream, even for a little while! – Blondie A few weeks ago , together with perfume blogger Esperanza , I was invited by the lovely Liesbeth and Rob to visit their niche perfume distribution center The Scent Company in Amsterdam to have a look and a sniff. I sampled three perfumes by Italian perfumer Antonio Alessandria: Noir Obscur, […]
Oh for a horse with wings! – -William shakespeare If a perfume can transport you to another place, another time – then imagine what that place would look like if it were a drawing… Last november I met the lovely Caroline Ilacqua creator and general manager from Teo Cabanel Parfums at one of my favorite perfume shops […]
I made this drawing while inspired by the beauty of japanese textiles and the gardens one finds throughout most of Japan. It’s an image of strength and elegance, a drawing of masculine and feminine elements combined. A strong wind is blowing and I have dressed myself in a colorful robe. I am walking in a fragrant and […]
Scenting my imagination. Today I have started working in my tiny lab . I’m combining various raw materials and hopefully one day can create a perfume that matches my drawings and my feelings. This is a picture of a sample bottle featuring one of my drawings. What could the perfume be like? Chester, Amsterdam 2016
If a perfume can transport you to another place, another time – then imagine what that place would look like if it were a drawing… I love japan and I love the scent of japanese matcha tea. This is a drawing in which I pay tribute to the craftsmanship and the rituals in japanese tea ceremonies. While making […]
If a perfume can transport you to another place, another time – then imagine what that place would look like if it were a drawing… When I made this drawing a few months ago , I wore two of my favorite perfumes: Alamut by Lorenzo Villoresi on the right arm and Incense Extreme by Andy […]
