Living with an Open Channel , Feeling, Seeing, and Staying True in a World That Doesn’t Always Get It.

The invisible world has never really been invisible to me. Even as a child, I could feel it sometimes intensely, sometimes softly but always present. I dreamed vividly. I could sense the atmosphere in a room with sharp precision, often catching just one line from a conversation that revealed more than the words being said. I could feel people’s emotions deeply but for a long time, I didn’t know what to do with all of it. It made me wobbly. Unsteady. Insecure. At the same tim

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Living with an Open Channel , Feeling, Seeing, and Staying True in a World That Doesn’t Always Get It.

The invisible world has never really been invisible to me. Even as a child, I could feel it sometimes intensely, sometimes softly but always present. I dreamed vividly. I could sense the atmosphere in a room with sharp precision, often catching just one line from a conversation that revealed more than the words being said. I could feel people’s emotions deeply but for a long time, I didn’t know what to do with all of it. It made me wobbly. Unsteady. Insecure. At the same tim

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Your Family Is No Coincidence: About Soul Growth, Mirrors, and Conscious Parenting

There’s a reason why you were born into your family. It’s no accident. From a larger perspective, the soul level, you made a conscious choice. Before you incarnated on Earth, you, together with your team of guides, angels, and helpers, created a detailed plan. A soul contract. This contract outlines your journey on Earth: what experiences you will have, what lessons you will learn, and what wounds you will heal and overcome. Not as a punishment, but as a process of growth. Yo

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From Silence to Creation.

Writing, intuition, and sacred evenings. In 2020, while the world seemed to fall apart, something came alive in me. It was the year I truly began writing, not just for inspiration, but for expression, reflection, and healing. For a long time, I believed I wasn’t good with words.And of course, life confirmed that belief in many ways. I received just enough criticism or doubt to keep myself small. So I lacked confidence, especially when it came to expressing myself through lang

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Welcome.

Welcome. With this blog, I give words to my experiences as a mother of a special boy, a child who stands with one foot in this world, and the other in the unseen world. Where many parents speak effortlessly about upbringing and development, it feels different for me. What my child can do, and what he is developing under my guidance, falls outside what most people consider ‘normal.’ To truly understand this, something else is required first: that you know yourself. Not superfi

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ABOUT ME

My name is Esther. I am an artist, poet, mother, holistic health practioner and survivor of complex PTSD. I live in Amsterdam with my son, and for the past 21 years, I’ve worked independently as an artist, weaving emotion, healing, and soul into my creations.

I often say I’ve lived many lives within this one. Each chapter has shaped me, broken me open, and brought me deeper into who I truly am.

I raise my highly sensitive son largely through intuition, not from books or rules, but from deep listening, inner knowing, and a trust in the unseen.

We live with one foot in this world, and the other in the world beyond the subtle, spiritual realm that many feel but few dare to name. That space guides us. It grounds us. It reminds us that healing is not linear, that sensitivity is not weakness, and that art can be a sacred form of remembrance.

I created The Woman with the Kite as a place to share my journey, through trauma, through healing, through motherhood, through soul. Here, I share my art, my poetry, my truths, and the wind that carries me.

Maybe you’ll recognize something of yourself here. Maybe you, too, are walking between worlds.

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I painted the canvas for this special musical about grief, showing the different facets of processing loss.
Thanks to @sidney_waerts for collaborating on bringing the painting to life.

Grief is multifaceted, deep, but also healing. I hope the canvas adds to the emotion and experience of the musical.
Stage design: @leonipirenne
#GrondTheMusical #StichtingNanouk #GriefProcessing #ArtAndTheatre #StrongerTogether #ArtForTheSoul

46 years of wisdom — and I’m celebrating ME. Big time. 🎉
Why? Because I’ve got a thousand reasons.

The past two years weren’t exactly a walk in the park, more like a wild hike through the mountains, no map, occasional thunderstorms. But guess what? I made it. Stronger, wiser, and more radiant than ever.

Complex PTSD? Faced it, healed it, released it. Lost friends and family along the way, but found something even more valuable: myself. My son and I? We’re an unshakable team. My heart. My home.
And now? I’m standing fully in my power. Finally. FOR REAL.

🔥 With 5 planets in Leo and a Leo moon, it’s no surprise I came here to shine. Not a little… but FULL ON. I am the sun. I am fire. I am the main character — in my own damn story.

So today, I celebrate all that I am: Wild, soft, wise, messy, brave, and unapologetically myself.
Happy birthday to me! 🦁✨

#BigLeoEnergy #46AndFiery #BirthdayQueen #SelfLove #SunshineWithClaws #InMyPower #LeoSeason #Reborn

I have reached the point where I can really go into detail.
Before I was a lump of impatience and now I find my peace and focus again.

It is an interesting journey this self-portrait, how I feel, literally reflects back in my portrait which is why I had to start over a few times. After a deep inner journey of almost 2 years I feel like a completely different woman. A woman who finally sees and acknowledges her own beauty and strength. I would like to see this back in my portrait. I am on the right track now and my enthusiasm grows with each brush stroke.
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#familylove#familyportrait#realism#surrealism#femaleartist#artistofamsterdam#

Just preparing myself for a move this year.
I am lucky enough to be able to move into a beautiful apartment including a studio.

I will be creating a lot of beautiful new work there in the new year.
To celebrate this joy, you can reserve your spot for a family portrait.

Because I grant this to you, you only pay for the portraits to be taken. Paint, canvas, frame and the rest it’s on me! And then of course we go for the larger frames. Go big or go home kinda vibe.

So families, with children, without children, dog and cat mom and dad’s, single parents, come through and treat yourself to a fantastic gift.

The portraits will be a mixture of realism and pattern work tailored to your personal dynamics.
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It will be highly appreciated if you could share this post with someone who might be interested!❤️

Ps: thank you @tessabeusekamp for the great pic!
#gobigorgohome#familyportrait#commissionsareopen#treatyourself#familylove#familyfirst#sharingiscaring#.

Mural for @kapper466

As a totem animal, the hummingbird symbolises joy, freedom, perseverance, creativity, love and healing. It encourages us to live in the moment, to be open to change, and to pursue our dreams with optimism. Its small size and ability to fly in all directions represent flexibility and freedom.

Come check it out for yourself while getting your hair done!
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Would you like to know what the possibilities are for a mural in your business or home, don’t hesitate to contact me for more information.

#mural#acrylicpainting#artistofamsterdam#hummingbird#flower#blooming#kapper466#muralart#muralpainting#

Just a big shout out to @assie_79 , the new owner of hairsalon @kapper466
Besides the fact that we have been friends for a long time, she is also a lover of my art and with 4 of my paintings I could call her a true L’estoir collector.
So when she asked me to paint a mural of a hummingbird. It was a no-brainer for me.

So As, thank you very much for this super fun job and your trust in me!
The hummingbird represents, among other things, a new beginning and I wish you the best of luck and may you help many new happy customers.

Side note: Astrid is incredibly dedicated and I think the best color specialist in Amsterdam!

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#mural#acrylicpainting#hummingbird#tropicalflower#artistofamsterdam#muralart#femaleartist#amsterdam#hairsalonamsterdam#kapper466#

Up next a mural for @kapper466.
Commissions are open for family portraits with a twist.

Dm me for more information!

#mural#acrylicpainting#familieportrait#paintwithpurpose#art#artistofamsterdam

The zebra symbolizes the free spirit, who is creative and does not like to stay in one place. Despite their free spirit, the zebra also symbolizes a strong family bond. Zebras can always be found in their herds and they know that together they are strong.

The zebra is also a symbol of protection and can help us to arm ourselves against negative influences and energetic attacks. It provides a shield of protection and guides us safely through challenging times. Just as the zebra camouflages itself in its environment, it reminds us to guard our own boundaries and protect our energy from those who want to disrupt us.
The Zebra as a power animal encourages us to set our own boundaries and choose healthy relationships and situations that support us in our growth.

The zebra also represents individuality, which is why everyone has their own pattern.

Characteristics of the zebra as a power animal:
Uniqueness, courage, steadfastness, protection, intuition, balance.

I also wanted to make their roots visible:

The shell and the corn cob represent Cape Verde, the 2 symbols come from the old flag. The shell is incorporated into the background, which refers to African patterns. -
I would like to do more of these portraits, I have tons of ideas so dm me when you’re interested!

#familyportrait#acrylicpainting#art#portraitwithatwist#roots#commissionsopen#femaleartist#paintedportrait

This was just awesome. To asign yourself to do a family portrait but have a free hand doing so!

When I received the original photo, I felt that I wanted to express the feeling of a warm blanket as a representation for their family. Of course I thought of doing this in pantone colors. Really soft but than I thought, no, let’s go out of comfort zone, lets go into patterns and a whole lot of symbolism in one painting! Let’s do bold stuff with color, let’s just try something different!-
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Size: 100 x 120 cm.
Material: acrylic, linen.

@vieirankosi and @mamiwati enjoy your family portrait❤️.
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#familyportrait#acrylicpainting#symbolism#zebra#africa#caboverde#familylove#paintedwithlove#commisionsareopen#supportartists#femaleartist#

Next in line will be a portrait of @vieirankosi and @mamiwati ‘s beautiful family.
Let’s throw some Funk into this portrait and I mean with a capital F.
I’m so excited, because I’m stepping out of my painting comfort zone for this one!

@vieirankosi betcha won’t re-post this one (Mwuaaaahahahaha) Ouwe Rotterdammer 😂.
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#familyportrait#artforpeople#funkavized#familylove#art#femaleartist#

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It’s inspiring, easy to read, and opens a new level of insight into the messages our dreams bring.

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