This is the real-life story of Hans de Waal , the Dutch abstract artist known as Dwaalhaas . My life has been a relentless loop of loss, rebellion, and profound artistic awakening. Every streak of color, every chaotic line on my canvas is a direct result of the journey—the good, the bad, and the unbelievable. This is my life in a nutshell . Chapter 1: The Red-Haired Outsider (1965 – 1980) I was born in Eindhoven on May 11, 1965. My childhood, for the most part, was a battle
