Marjolein Bastin’s passion for the natural world is of a universal
quality that appeals to people the world over. You can find
Marjolein’s artwork on greeting cards, calendars, dinnerware,
bedding, gifts, and many other products. But for Marjolein, only
one thing remains important: spending every day behind her desk
painting the natural world around her.
She also writes and illustrates children’s books featuring the
endearing Vera the Mouse character, which she created. Through her
art and words, Marjolein offers people a simple reminder to pause
and enjoy nature and allow it to be a source of serenity, energy,
and healing. Finding inspiration in a bird lighting on a branch or
a leaf drying in the autumn sun, Marjolein takes long walks each
afternoon to seek new ideas for her artwork and her writings.
Marjolein and her husband, Gaston, divide their time between
country homes in Holland, Switzerland, and in Missouri, as
well a tropical retreat in the Cayman Islands. Each setting
provides a unique glimpse of what nature has to offer throughout
the world. The couple has a son, Mischa, a daughter, Sanna, and two
grandchildren.
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