🇺🇸 The kindness of strangers at #DDW2025 🇳🇱!

Dwaalhaas
Oct 20
1 min read

This week at Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven, I had a truly memorable encounter with an amazing American visitor.

She absolutely loved my art and was totally ecstatic about taking home one of my painted CD sleeves—a small piece of the Netherlands for her to keep! 🎨

The catch? No Euros, no working PayPal, and absolutely no way to pay the small fee of €20 on the spot. 😅 Despite the (ahem) 'current climate' not exactly boosting my confidence in international IOUs, I just had a great feeling about her genuine enthusiasm.

So, I decided to take a leap of faith and sent the artwork to the US with her, based purely on a promise to pay later. Was this a wise business decision?

Maybe not! But it felt right, and maybe it's just another life lesson. 🤷‍♂️ Either way, her excitement made my day!

Watch the video to see the full, heartwarming (and maybe slightly risky! 😉) exchange!

If you love this story and want to help an artist get paid for his work across the pond, you can support my work here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/Dwaalhaas https://www.patreon.com/cw/dwaalhaas

If you're out there, American visitor, I hope the Dwaalhaas art made it safely home! Thanks for the positive vibes! 💖

Keywords:

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Dwaalhaas, past, present, posible

Art Gallery Dwaalhaas: Original Art and Design by Dwaalhaas

Welcome to Art Gallery Dwaalhaas, the exclusive studio of self-taught urban artist Dwaalhaas. With over 50 years of experience,

DwaalArt specializes in unique paintings, drawings, and design (DwaalKunst, DwaalDesign).

All artworks are created and sold directly from the artist's studio in Woensel West Eindhoven.

We offer original, high-quality art at accessible prices, often more affordable than through resellers and traditional galleries.

Please note that prices are firm and non-negotiable, reflecting the increasing demand for DwaalArt's work.

For inquiries or to view the collection, we invite you to visit the gallery directly.

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The iconic Yellow House in Arles, France, once rented by Vincent van Gogh in 1888, symbolizes more than just a building; it represents Van Gogh’s profound artistic dream of establishing a vibrant artists’ colony, known as the “Atelier of the South.”

This space was intended as a creative sanctuary for like-minded artists such as Paul Gauguin to live, work, and inspire each other under the bright Provençal light. Though Van Gogh’s vision ended tragically and the original Yellow House was destroyed during World War II, its legacy continues to resonate in art history as a symbol of community, creativity, and hope.

Today, that spirit is revived through the Yellow House of the contemporary artist Dwaalhaas, transformed into a “Leefmuseum” (Living Museum). Much like Van Gogh, Dwaalhaas merges life and art, creating a dynamic environment where art is not just exhibited but lived, created, and shared.

Painting the house yellow establishes a direct visual and symbolic connection to Van Gogh’s legendary residence, paying tribute to his ideals and the universal artistic drive to nurture a space where creativity thrives.

This modern Yellow House serves as a living interpretation of Van Gogh’s dream, blurring the lines between art, life, and audience, and inviting visitors to engage deeply with the creative process, becoming part of the story and inspiration that emanates from a yellow wall.