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Painter Jochem de Graaf was born in 1954 and now lives in Amersfoort (area), where he also works. The self-taught Jochem de Graaf has one great passion: "Painting". Like every painter, Jochem de Graaf also has a source of inspiration, namely people! Jochem de Graaf portrays people somewhat abstractly on his canvases. The way of working combined with the use of materials give Jochem de Graaf's paintings a special dimension. The relief gives an enormous depth effect! This is emphasized even more by means of the incidence of light and shadow. Jochem de Graaf also likes to paint flowers. Especially roses, sunflowers and tulips. Jochem de Graaf mainly paints with full, warm colors. A landscape also regularly provides an opportunity for new ideas. In addition, Jochem de Graaf also likes to work out an abstract painting.