Hi,
My name is Carlijn, a Dutch artist and designer creating site-specific murals for distinctive interiors. After living in Southern Spain for seven years, I returned to the Netherlands, bringing home an international perspective shaped by travel, architecture and majestic landscapes. From mountains and deserts to wide open horizons, organic shapes and earthy tones have become defining elements of my visual language.
My background is in Spanish language and film and theatre studies, where I developed a strong sensitivity to visual storytelling, composition, atmosphere and the way they influence an experience. From there, I continued to develop my artistic practice independently, eventually becoming a self-taught mural artist and designer.
Process
I create commissioned murals for high-end residential and hospitality interiors, working closely with interior designers to translate their overall design vision into site-specific art.
Each mural is created specifically for its surroundings, in harmony with the architecture and the wider design concept. I balance proportion, colour and form to create cohesion, transform challenging spaces or introduce a distinctive focal point.
A project starts with an assessment of the space, architecture and design concept. From there, I take care of the creative and logistic process until the final hand-painted execution on site.
Each commission is quoted individually based on scale, complexity and location.
-
I create site-specific murals for high-end residential and hospitality interiors, from private residences to hotels, restaurants and other carefully designed spaces. Each mural is developed specifically for the architecture and overall design concept, either to create cohesion, transform a challenging space or introduce a signature focal point.
-
The process starts with understanding the space, the overall design concept and the feeling you want to transmit. After reviewing photos, dimensions and context, I develop a concept that translates your vision into a site-specific artwork. After any revisions and final approval, I handle the execution from start to finish.
-
Your interior concept forms the starting point for the artwork. I consider the architecture, proportions, colour palette, materials and intended atmosphere, then translate these into a site-specific mural that complements or intentionally contrasts the design. The aim is to strengthen your vision and give the space a distinctive identity of its own.
-
Ideally, while the interior concept is still being developed. This allows the artwork to become an integral part of the design rather than an addition at the end. That said, I can also develop murals for interiors that are already fully designed or completed.
-
Absolutely. I’m based in the Netherlands, but have completed projects in locations including Marbella, Paris and Buenos Aires. For projects abroad, I take care of all travel arrangements, which are included in the project quotation.
-
Yes. My murals are hand-painted directly onto the surface and intended as a lasting part of the interior. I work with high-quality, durable materials and select the appropriate paints according to the surface, location and requirements of each project.
-
This depends on the scale, complexity and location of the artwork. Most murals are painted on site within several days, while larger or more detailed commissions may require longer. The expected installation time is established in advance so it can be incorporated into the project schedule.
-
My background in visual storytelling, spatial awareness and cultural studies strongly influences my work. I use art as a tool to shape atmosphere, impact and experience within a space. Rather than approaching a mural as a standalone artwork, I design each piece in response to the architecture and the overall interior concept, creating something that belongs to its surroundings.
-
Commissioned murals start from €5,000. As every artwork is developed specifically for the project, each commission is quoted individually based on scale, design complexity, surface and location. Following an initial project assessment, you’ll receive a tailored quotation before the design process begins.
-
Simply submit a project inquiry with the information you already have, such as plans, renders, photographs, dimensions and the overall design concept. I’ll review the project and, if it looks like a good fit, we’ll schedule an introductory call to discuss the space, your vision and the next steps.
