About me

A creator at heart, I followed my passion for the art of language into the academic world.

As a researcher, I am fascinated by how people understand subtle messages and what cues help to shape those messages. Think of metaphors, unsaid implications, or the subtle use of colours in visual stories (like memories suddenly shown in black and white). 

My PhD is on coherence in visual stories (like comics), meaning how all story parts are united as a larger, sensible whole. Combining theory with empirical work, I describe how the mind connects objects and events across panels, even for complex narratives that show unreal events (like dreams, memories, and imagination). For more information about this work and other projects, see the topics or list of publications under Research.

As an artist, I simply love drawing, and always have. I like to experiment with different styles, materials, and techniques, and am always up for a challenge. For a selection of my drawings/paintings, please visit the Art Gallery. In the Gallery you will soon also find the Shop, listing all work that is for sale. I can be reached for sales, commissions, or other questions via Contact.