Commissions form an integral part of an artists work. The collaboration between commissioner and artist has to be optimal, since both want to come out the other end with a good feeling and a good result. The artist can be expected to think along with what the commissioner wants from him and to see if he can find himself in this.

The creation of lifelike portraits also belongs to the skills and craftsmanship of a reputable well-educated artist.

Design projects are smaller objects made by an artist to get acquainted with new forms. They also serve as a guideline for bigger sculptures since these are as a rule very costly. These designs are set up quickly and often have an impressionistic nature. Design projects are smaller objects made by an artist to get acquainted with new forms. They also serve as a guideline for bigger sculptures since these are as a rule very costly. These designs are set up quickly and often have an impressionistic nature. Most of these wax design projects are purely meant as study, some however, have so much quality that they don't get remelted, but go to the caster to be turned into a bronze. These smaller sculptures are casted in editions of 12 and often have an excess spontaneity and originality. Their relatively low cost price make them real collector's items.

Sources of inspiration: Europa's Myth Stillness, Calm and Serenity Craftsmanship Art Fair London Education and Motivation Exhibitions index Biennale Vught 2009 - van Loon & Simons in Vught