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THE BIRTH OF STUDIO STEENGOED

In September 2020, an Art Pitch was organized from the Municipality of Zwolle in which an incentive prize was offered for an innovative form of an existing art form. I’ve been making murals for about 20 years and had no idea how to add anything innovative until I read about the air-purifying paint on social media. Of course that was an easy add up. I have always loved to paint plants and flowers and this is of course the best thing to do with paint that has almost the same properties as natural plants. The story fit together perfectly. Without being arrogant it was no surprise that I received that prize and that’s how Studio Steengoed was born. In September 2020, an Art Pitch was organized from the Municipality of Zwolle in which an incentive prize was offered for an innovative form of an existing art form. I’ve been making murals for about 20 years and had no idea how to add anything innovative until I read about the air-purifying paint on social media. Of course that was an easy add up. I have always loved to paint plants and flowers and this is of course the best thing to do with paint that has almost the same properties as natural plants. The story fit together perfectly. Without being arrogant it was no surprise that I received that prize and that’s how Studio Steengoed was born.

ABOUT LONNEKE:

My work is so satisfying!

I like to make the world a little more beautiful with my brushes. About 15 years ago I started the company Lonneke Schildert and till today painting still makes me very happy. I think it’s special that I can create something from scratch, well, a wall, a few jars with paint, the brushes and my hands. My work is so satisfying! I have made many clients very happy.

  • Painter, entrepreneur and bon vivant
  • Lives in Zwolle

  • Trained: applied design and as a teacher of visual arts

  • Proud owner of: a fine talent, a bulge of optimism and a dog and cat!

  • Makes her happy: unexpected beautiful things, adventure and the sun

  • Would like to see a world without; nature pollution, inequality and complaining people

  • Prefers to paint: lush flowers and plants