Hanneke Koonstra

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Art has always been an important part of Hanneke Koonstra’s life. As an elementary school teacher Hanneke instilled an appreciation for the arts in her students and encouraged them to express their talents.

Hanneke studied art at the University of Toronto as part of her teaching training. She also attended many workshops to further develop her painting skills.

Her main media is watercolours but she also paints in oil, acrylic, and most recently has enjoyed experimenting with alcohol inks.

Hanneke's bright, colourful paintings are inspired by her rural Uxbridge property, her camping and European trips.

Her Dutch heritage comes out in many of her paintings.

She is constantly growing as an artist and her work has been in juried shows, local galleries, and are part of private collections in Canada, the U.S.A., and Europe.