Suzanne Kruisdijk is a talented artist and printmaker who has dedicated her life to the creative process. From a young age, she has been captivated by the act of creating and exploring various materials. Suzanne’s passion lies in traditional craft, particularly in the art of making linoleum prints. This age-old printmaking technique has become her true calling and continues to fascinate her.
Nature and traditional hand-painted pottery and porcelain serve as Suzanne’s primary sources of inspiration. Her artwork reflects her deep appreciation for the beauty of the natural world. Her logo, a tiny bird intricately carved from linoleum, is a testament to her love for the craft.
Suzanne’s linoleum work is characterized by its attention to detail. She delights in the process of carving intricate designs, incorporating hidden elements like a bird within a cat lino or unique patterns in each circle of a large butterfly. Through her linoleum printmaker journey, Suzanne continually challenges and develops herself, pushing the boundaries of the medium and embracing more complex details in her creations.
Nature themes take center stage in Suzanne’s work, with her favorite color being ultramarine blue. She finds inspiration in the vibrant and vivid hues found in Delft blue ceramics. Her linoleum pieces initially drew inspiration from these patterns, but Suzanne has since evolved and created her own complex versions. She also revels in the creation of multi-color linoleum prints, employing techniques such as reduction or puzzle prints, and often combining both methods.
Suzanne operates her artistic practice from her small studio in Enkhuizen. After a life-altering accident and years of rehabilitation to regain her mobility, she underwent a transformation in her perspective and priorities. This experience solidified her belief in her identity as an artist and fueled her determination to pursue art as her main purpose in life.
With a background in graphic and 3D design for international events and trade shows, Suzanne’s artistic journey took a different trajectory following her accident. Her unwavering focus on her true values and beliefs has propelled her towards a fulfilling career as an artist, where she pours her heart and soul into every hand-designed, hand-carved, and hand-pressed linoleum print that she creates.