{"id":9139,"date":"2017-09-13T12:33:47","date_gmt":"2017-09-13T12:33:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/artzealous.com\/?p=9139"},"modified":"2017-09-13T13:15:07","modified_gmt":"2017-09-13T13:15:07","slug":"5-minutes-dutch-darling-lynn-spoor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artzealous.com\/5-minutes-dutch-darling-lynn-spoor\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Minutes with Dutch Darling Lynn Spoor"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Netherlands happens to be one of our favorite countries.\u00a0The food, museums, coffee shops and yes, the art. On a recent trip to Amsterdam, we came across Dutch artist Lynn Spoor<\/a>. Living just outside Amsterdam\u00a0in IJmuiden, a coastal town dominated by the steel industry and the North Sea, Lynn draws her inspiration from her surroundings. She also has a killer instagram<\/a>.\u00a0We caught up with Spoor\u00a0to discuss her childhood, future plans and advice for young artists.<\/p>\n

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Art Zealous:\u00a0You live in IJmuiden, a coastal town, what is it about living by the water that inspires you?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lynn Spoor<\/strong>: My art is inspired by many elements and colours which evolve around me, all influenced by my country, my environment, my family, my home, my friends, my clients and my fans. IJmuiden, though industrial, is the entrance to the Amsterdam Harbour, bringing the world to my footsteps, carrying opportunities for me riding on the roughness of the sea and the unpredictability of the waves mixing with the warmth of the sand and the whispers of the waters as they break onto its shores. The beautiful colours of the tulips inspire the senses of\u00a0my imagination turning my canvas into a floral sensation reflecting a karma derived from the four seasons of life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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AZ:\u00a0What do you love about living in Amsterdam?<\/strong><\/p>\n

LS:<\/strong> Amsterdam is a\u00a0beautiful\u00a0inspirational city from its buildings to its mix of people, to its streets, its bicycles, and canals and overall its culture.\u00a0There\u00a0is a creative, positive\u00a0vibe\u00a0everywhere\u00a0if\u00a0you\u00a0walk down\u00a0the\u00a0canals\u00a0or\u00a0the\u00a0streets. Amsterdam is the heart of art with many\u00a0galleries, museums, and\u00a0interesting\u00a0architectural\u00a0buildings. I\u00a0just\u00a0love\u00a0it. It is the center\u00a0for creativity, the center\u00a0of my heart. With its 200 different\u00a0nationalities, it offers a great\u00a0variety\u00a0of restaurants, shops and a large\u00a0number\u00a0of different\u00a0religions. It is a cozy city. It is home for inspiration and love.<\/span><\/p>\n

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AZ:\u00a0Describe your studio process in 3 words<\/strong><\/p>\n

LS:<\/strong> Passion, music and wild.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"LynnSpoor_04\"<\/p>\n

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AZ:\u00a0Drink of choice?<\/strong><\/p>\n

LS:<\/strong> Something fresh, sweet and strong. I love cocktails with berries and mint!<\/span><\/p>\n

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AZ:\u00a0Astrological sign?<\/strong><\/p>\n

LS:<\/strong> I\u00a0am\u00a0born on\u00a0July\u00a07,\u00a0so\u00a0my\u00a0astrological\u00a0sign\u00a0is a Cancer.\u00a0I am known to be passionate, creative,\u00a0adventurer,\u00a0philosophical\u00a0expressive\u00a0and\u00a0dreamy.<\/span><\/p>\n

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AZ: Where did you grow up?<\/strong><\/p>\n

LS:<\/strong> I\u00a0grew\u00a0up in Velsen in the Netherlands. It is\u00a0located\u00a0on\u00a0both\u00a0sides of\u00a0the North Sea Canal. My\u00a0hometown\u00a0is\u00a0very\u00a0calming,\u00a0\u00a0surrounded by\u00a0beaches,\u00a0dunes,\u00a0beautiful\u00a0parks;\u00a0and\u00a0within\u00a0a\u00a0half an\u00a0hour\u00a0drive you indulge into the\u00a0streets\u00a0of Amsterdam.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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AZ:\u00a0Do you remember your first exposure to the arts?<\/strong><\/p>\n

LS:<\/strong> My exposure to art started at an early age at elementary school. I took great interest in art history and painting lessons. I became very passionate about masters in the arts including different styles and mediums of paint. I was inspired by great Dutch artists such as Rembrandt, Van Gogh and Johannes Vermeer to name a few. Their influence on me drove my passion and feelings for art.<\/span><\/p>\n

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My first experience concentrated on drawing portraits of people as I felt them. I then moved on and found my freedom in abstractions. From exact imitation of external reality, I have\u00a0<\/span>evolved to create a less representational visual language. Anonymous, sometimes obscured, often mysterious faces express my personal reality filtered through feelings and emotions.\u00a0<\/span>Exploring the interior processes of my life, I often create-series, enabling a dynamic interplay between the canvasses and their vibrant colors. In my recent paintings, I have made a more or less complete retreat from representation. Reflecting my energy and state of mind when painting, color will take precedence over shape, departing from the distraction of realism.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"LynnSpoor_08\"<\/p>\n

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AZ:\u00a0What is your dream collaboration?<\/strong><\/p>\n

LS:<\/strong> Finding the master who will drive my passion to become an acclaimed international Dutch artist.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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AZ:\u00a0Any advice for young artists?<\/strong><\/p>\n

LS:<\/strong> Do what you like, and people will respect you. Be who you are and show your purity.\u00a0Your creativity will attract people’s attention. So be creative, give it your full inner-self. Show your purity, your passion, your shyness, your wild moments and creativity. Personal experiences differ from one person to another; this is the uniqueness of human artists.<\/p>\n

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Be ready to fail.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/b>You have to fail to know who you are and know your strengths and potential. Take calculated risks, out of the box to portray your uniqueness. Creativity needs nourishment, give it your heart and express it loud with colours!\u00a0Inspiration flows with your moods, accept the ups and downs. Do not let them overpower you. Some days intuition does not flow. Wait for the right moment will come because you are an artist. It is all about feelings, about moments, about experiences that come naturally to you.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Believe in yourself<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/b><\/b>I read a very interesting quote from Buddha; \u2018\u2019All that we are is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think we become\u2019\u2019. What I will say is, if you have a goal, just go for it. It is important to be motivated as an artist because there are many of artists who want the same as you want. Realize your potential, realize your difference, be unique because you are.<\/p>\n

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\"LynnSpoor_03\"<\/p>\n

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AZ:\u00a0What can we expect to see from you in the future?<\/strong><\/p>\n

LS:<\/strong> The future is limitless and timeless. In addition to creating new artwork, I am eyeing the design and art industries. Soon I will uncover a new line in the fashion\/design industry. Exciting and inspirational works are coming!<\/span><\/p>\n

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You can check out\u00a0Spoor’s upcoming group show, King Woman<\/em> at Pen + Brush<\/a>, opening\u00a0Oct. 12th \u00a0and on view until Dec. 9th, 2017. Pen + Brush,\u00a0<\/em><\/span>29 E 22nd St, New York City<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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All images courtesy of the artist<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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