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Marjolein Rotsteeg
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Published writer and poet in English, Dutch and French.
*Author of 'Cherchez la femme. Travestie als fenomeen' (Vassallucci, 1996)
*Former music journalist

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Marjolein Rotsteeg @marjoleinrotsteeg.bsky.social · Nov 17
hibernation -
I am struck by an attack
of hedgehog envy

@marjoleinrotsteeg.bsky.social
(haiku) and @karenkaspar.bsky.social (art)

#haiku #watercolor #hedgehog #art #poem #poetry #artist #writing #Christmas #gift #holidayseason #hedgehog #animals #winter #snow
Sleeping hedgehog in winter is a hand-painted watercolour painting in portrait format by the artist Karen Kaspar. A hedgehog snuggles up under a snow-covered fir tree in a peaceful winter forest, peacefully dreaming and hibernating. Soft blue tones and light snowfall create a peaceful winter landscape. This work, a combination of painting and haiku, is a joint project by Karen Kaspar (© art) and Marjolein Rotsteeg (© Haiku). A haiku is a traditional Japanese poetry form consisting of three lines. Here the watercolor painting was supplemented with the haiku in English. In my portfolio there is also a variant with the poem in Dutch (see my collection 'Haiku and Paintings Dutch'). The painting is also available without text (see my collection 'Animal paintings'). All proceeds from the sale of prints and products of this hedgehog haiku artwork will be donated to the Avolare Wildlife Hospital in the Netherlands (avolare.nl). Purchasing this artwork supports sick and injured wildlife such as hedgehogs and wild birds. Give yourself a wonderful gift and do good at the same time!
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karenkaspar.bsky.social
Blue tits are frequent visitors to my garden. I love watching them - and painting them.

Portrait of Eurasian Blue tit bird - acrylic painting: www.pictorem.com/2442776/port...

#art #painting #birds #BirdArt #birding #nature #BirdWatching #vogel #cute #animals #bluetit #giftideas #artwork
Portrait of Eurasian Blue Tit is a portrait format acrylic painting by artist Karen Kaspar. A small blue tit sits on a branch and attentively looks to the right. The background is abstracted in different shades of green.
December 1, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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karenkaspar.bsky.social
Kitty is very surprised that the first snowdrop is already blooming in December.

#art #sketching #sketch #sketchbook #pencil #BlackAndWhite #illustration #drawing #zeichnung #skizzenbuch #doodle #art #tiere #cute #handmade #cats #caturday #CatLovers #WhiskersWednesday #cat #kitty #kittens
Pencil sketch of a kitten lying on the ground, gazing in wonder at a snowdrop sprouting from the snow. By Karen Kaspar
December 3, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Reposted by Marjolein Rotsteeg
karenkaspar.bsky.social
Daisies don't just bloom in spring - they delight our hearts all year round - either in nature or on the wall...

Daisy duet watercolor painting - art print: karen-kaspar.pixels.com/featured/dai...

#daisy #art #painting #watercolor #flowers #nature #wildflower #wildflowers #aquarell
Daisy Duet is a watercolour painting in portrait format painted by the artist Karen Kaspar. Two white daisies are blooming in a green meadow. They dance merrily in the summer wind.
December 3, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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karenkaspar.bsky.social
Relax!

Blue mountains watercolor painting - a dreamscape that invites you to relax.
--> karen-kaspar.pixels.com/featured/blu...

#mountains #blue #art #painting #watercolor #watercolour #abstract #abstractart #monochrome #landscape #landscapePainting #dreamscape #misty #morning #aquarell #artwork
Blue Mountains is a watercolor painting in landscape format painted by the artist Karen Kaspar. The landscape painting shows a fantasy - mountain range with mountains in strong purple and violet tones and bright shades of blue, which fade into a light pale blue in the distance. A dream landscape that invites you to relax. The colour effect of the blue tones supports the relaxing and peaceful atmosphere of the painting. It was painted layer by layer in different colour washes in luminous watercolours.
December 3, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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karenkaspar.bsky.social
Are you already waiting for the first snow so you can build a snowman?
Until then, may this snowman bring you joy!

Snowman with cat and bird in winter landscape - watercolor painting
--> www.pictorem.com/2504130/snow...

#snowman #winter #snow #birds #cats #watercolor #art #painting #caturday
Snowman with cat and bird in a winter landscape is a hand-painted watercolor painting in landscape format by artist Karen Kaspar. A cheerfully smiling snowman with a straw hat, carrot nose and red scarf stands in a snowy winter landscape. A black and white Tuxedo cat sits next to him and looks up at him curiously, while a little robin sits on the friendly snowman's arm. They are surrounded by snow-covered trees under a clear blue sky. Snowflakes trickle softly from the sky. The picture radiates a calm and peaceful atmosphere.
December 4, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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karenkaspar.bsky.social
Sometimes I don't plan a painting, I just have fun and play with the colors and see where it takes me...

Big pink cloud - handmade acrylic painting:
karen-kaspar.pixels.com/featured/big...

#art #painting #contemporaryArt #abstract #abstractart #landscape #pink #purple #clouds #ArtAdventCalendar
Big pink cloud is a hand-painted acrylic painting in a unique horizontal panoramic format by the artist Karen Kaspar. The abstract painting is painted with loose brushstrokes in shades of purple, pink and blue. Above the lower third in darker shades of pink and purple, a large rectangle in light shades of pink stretches across the upper third of the picture. It is reminiscent of a dreamy landscape in summer with a large pink cloud in the dark blue sky above a field of lavender in bloom. The brushstrokes and gradient transitions evoke a soothing and calm atmosphere.
December 5, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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A cute little cat for #Caturday ...

Handmade soft pastels painting here:
karen-kaspar.pixels.com/featured/cut...

#art #painting #cats #cat #CatLovers #pets #cute #animals #WhiskersWednesday #kitten #kittens #AnimalArt #PetPortrait #tabby #ArtForSale #giftideas #gifts #ArtAdventCalendar #artwork
Cute little cat is a pastel painting in landscape format painted by the artist Karen Kaspar. The painting shows the head and upper body of a cute little grey tabby cat on a grey-blue background. The kitten looks curiously with its blue eyes in the direction of the viewer.
December 6, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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karenkaspar.bsky.social
Birds in a summer forest is part of my mini-series of four paper collages, each showing three red birds in the forest in the four seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter. Enjoy!

--> www.pictorem.com/2486925/bird...

#collage #art #painting #kunst #birds #BirdArt #birding #nature
Birds in a summer forest is a handmade paper collage in portrait format by artist Karen Kaspar. The artwork shows three red birds sitting on slender branches of tall, slender trees. The tree trunks in dark brown tones stand out against the background in lush, vibrant green tones. Dense green foliage surrounds the trees and birds. The tree trunks and branches were painted on paper with acrylic paint and then mounted as a collage on the watercolor background and combined with the watercolor birds. The summer picture is minimalist and conveys a calm, relaxed and peaceful mood. The artwork is part of my mini-series of four collages, each showing three red birds in the forest in the four seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter.
December 7, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Reposted by Marjolein Rotsteeg
karenkaspar.bsky.social
This watercolor sketch, painted in a fresh, loose style, depicts a beautiful purple Iris blossom in a summer garden.

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karen-kaspar.pixels.com/featured/pur...

#iris #art #painting #watercolor #watercolour #flowers #garden #floral #nature #aquarell #aquarelle #natur #blumen #ArtAdventCalendar
Purple Iris is a watercolor painting in portrait format painted by artist Karen Kaspar. A beautiful Iris blossom with a bud and green leaves is blooming in a summer garden.
December 9, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Reposted by Marjolein Rotsteeg
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Long-haired Dachshund portrait - hand painted acrylic painting.

Find the story behind the painting here:
www.pictorem.com/2471011/long...

#dog #dachshund #pets #dogs #friendship #art #painting #handmade #giftideas #gifts #memories #ArtAdventCalendar
Long haired dachshund portrait is a hand-painted acrylic painting in portrait format by the artist Karen Kaspar. It shows the head and part of the body of a reddish-brown long-haired dachshund against an abstract background in strong blue tones. The dog stands on the ground and looks up at the viewer with a loyal dog's gaze from expressive brown eyes. The pet's long reddish-brown fur is painted in waves with loose brushstrokes.
December 10, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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karenkaspar.bsky.social
A European Robin is sitting up in a tree in the morning and is greeting the new day with a beautiful song.

A new day handmade acrylic painting - here: www.pictorem.com/2471013/a-ne...

#art #painting #contemporaryArt #birds #BirdArt #birding #nature #animals #robin #artwork
A new day is an acrylic painting in portrait format painted by artist Karen Kaspar. A European Robin bird is sitting up in a tree in the morning, looking to the left side and is greeting the new day with a beautiful song. The morning sky is glowing in soft pastel colors in blue, yellow and pink.
December 11, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Reposted by Marjolein Rotsteeg
karenkaspar.bsky.social
Be happy and smile,
spread happiness and positive energy.

Happy smiling banana - hand-painted acrylic painting - here:
karen-kaspar.pixels.com/featured/hap...

#art #painting #contemporaryArt #fruits #fresh #health #vegan #smile #vegetarian #food #happiness #goodvibes #banana #pink #fun
Happy smiling banana is an acrylic painting in contemporary square format painted by artist Karen Kaspar. A bright yellow banana forms a smile on a background in vibrant pink.
December 14, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Reposted by Marjolein Rotsteeg
karenkaspar.bsky.social
Harmony....

... that's what I wish for all of you - for today, for tomorrow, forever...

Harmony - handmade abstract acrylic painting --> karen-kaspar.pixels.com/featured/har...

#art #painting #monochrome #abstractart #ArtForSale #handmade #harmony #goodvibes #positivevibes #peace
Harmony abstract is an acrylic painting in a modern square format hand-painted by the artist Karen Kaspar. A vibrant mixture of yellow and green tones creates an energetic and lively atmosphere. The soft brushstrokes give the composition a sense of movement and depth.
December 14, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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karenkaspar.bsky.social
Thank you to an art lover from the US for purchasing a spiral notebook featuring my ink drawing of a cute cat.
Have fun with it!

--> www.redbubble.com/de/shop/ap/3...

--> karenkasparartprints.com/featured/cut...

#minimalism #ink #art #drawing #cats #caturday #cat #cute #kittens #giftideas
Cute cat is a minimalist black and white ink drawing in portrait format by Karen Kaspar. It shows the head and upper body of a cute little kitten looking up curiously. The cat was painted with black ink on a white background.
December 11, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Have a happy day!

Poppies in a square -
handmade watercolor painting
--> karen-kaspar.pixels.com/featured/pop...

#poppies #summer #art #painting #watercolor #watercolour #flowers #garden #floral #nature #NatureLover #aquarelle #natur #blumen #wildflower #wildflowers #ArtAdventCalendar #artwork
Poppies in a square is a hand-painted watercolor painting in contemporary square format by the artist Karen Kaspar. A vibrant display of red and yellow hues blends together to create an abstract representation of blooming poppy flowers. The flowers display a mix of defined edges and areas where the colors bleed into each other, creating a sense of movement and fluidity. Bold splashes of color bring the flowers to life, while the flow of the watercolor technique with loose brushstrokes gives the scene a dreamy touch.
December 15, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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She looks so ready to help. Adorbs!
#repost3aday #supportartists #shopsmall #shopredbubble #draw #drawing #notebook #adorable #cute #cat #kitten #artyear #onlybeautifulthings
karenkaspar.bsky.social Karen Kaspar @karenkaspar.bsky.social · 11d
Thank you to an art lover from the US for purchasing a spiral notebook featuring my ink drawing of a cute cat.
Have fun with it!

--> www.redbubble.com/de/shop/ap/3...

--> karenkasparartprints.com/featured/cut...

#minimalism #ink #art #drawing #cats #caturday #cat #cute #kittens #giftideas
Cute cat is a minimalist black and white ink drawing in portrait format by Karen Kaspar. It shows the head and upper body of a cute little kitten looking up curiously. The cat was painted with black ink on a white background.
December 15, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Reposted by Marjolein Rotsteeg
karenkaspar.bsky.social
Wer braucht heute ein bisschen Flower Power?

Einzelne Hortensienblüte - handgemaltes Aquarellgemälde
--> www.artheroes.de/de/motiv/Ein...

--> www.artheroes.de/de/motiv/Pin...

#art #painting #flowers #pink #watercolour #aquarell #flowerpower
Einzelne Hortensienblüte ist ein Aquarellgemälde im Hochformat der Künstlerin Karen Kaspar. Es zeigt einen einzelnen runden Blütenkopf einer wunderschönen pinkfarbenen Hortensie mit Blättern und Stängel vor einem abstrakten Hintergrund, der in den gleichen Farbtönen wie die Pflanze pink, lila und blau gemalt wurde. Pinkfarbener Hortensientraum ist ein Aquarellgemälde in modernem quadratischen Format gemalt von der Künstlerin Karen Kaspar. Das Bild ist fast monochrom in verschiedenen Schattierungen von pink gemalt. Eine wunderschöne Hortensienblüte scheint auf einem abstrakten pinkfarbenen Hintergrund zu schweben. Beide Bilder liegen nebeneinander zusammen mit Aquarellfarben und Pinseln.
December 15, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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karenkaspar.bsky.social
If stress and hectic activity become too much for you – simply close your eyes briefly, take a deep breath and relax!

#relax #art #sketching #sketch #sketchbook #pencil #BlackAndWhite #illustration #drawing #doodle #art #cute #handmade #cats #caturday #CatLovers #pets #animals #kitten
Handmade black and white pencil drawing of a cute cat with closed eyes smiling, by artist Karen Kaspar
December 17, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Reposted by Marjolein Rotsteeg
karenkaspar.bsky.social
Here:

Fine Art America: karenkasparartprints.com/collections/...

Art Heroes / Werk aan de Muur (Europe): www.artheroes.de/de/sammlung/...

Redbubble: www.redbubble.com/de/people/ka...

#gifts #giftideas #art #haiku #haikuart #mastoArt #cats #birds #love #nature #flowers #watercolor #BuyIntoArt
karenkasparartprints.com
December 18, 2025 at 7:52 AM
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karenkaspar.bsky.social
Did you know - In many countries people believe the tricolor or calico cats bring good luck?

Calico cat portrait - acrylic painting: karen-kaspar.pixels.com/featured/cal...

#calico #art #painting #cats #caturday #cat #CatLovers #pets #cute #animals #WhiskersWednesday #kitten #kittens
Calico Cat Portrait is an acrylic painting in landscape format painted by the artist Karen Kaspar. It shows the head and upper part of the body of a Calico cat from the side against an abstract green background. The cat is looking to the right. The fur of the calico cat is patterned in black, white and red. These cats are also called tortoiseshell or tricolour.
December 18, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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karenkaspar.bsky.social
Some flower power for you today!

Here is my hand-painted pink Hydrangea watercolor painting for you:
karen-kaspar.pixels.com/featured/sin...

#art #painting#watercolor #watercolour #flowers #flower #gardening #garden #floral #nature #hydrangea #pink #handmade #aquarelle #artwork #gifts #wallart
Single Hydrangea Flower is a watercolour painting in portrait format painted by the artist Karen Kaspar. It shows a single round flower head of a beautiful pink hydrangea with leaves and stem against an abstract background painted in the same shades of pink, purple and blue as the plant.
December 15, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Reposted by Marjolein Rotsteeg
tinalecour.bsky.social
The Moose And The Bluebird, happy Thursday!!
Available here...
tina-lecour.pixels.com/featured/the...

#moose #bird #birds #nature #wildlife #animal #animals #wallart #wallartforsale #art #arte #artforsale #homedecor #interiordecor #interiordesign #artstore #gifts #giftideas #greetingcards #puzzles
December 18, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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Loch Vaa's Mountain Scene

Canvas Print-
catriona-roberts.pixels.com/featured/loc...

Canvas Print-
www.pictorem.com/2494728/loch...

Canvas Print-
www.artpal.com/catrionarobe...

#homedecor #wallart #prints #photography #Scotland #nature #summer #ArtShop #ArtStore #artsky #buyintoart #wishlist
Coloured photograph featuring the design- Loch Vaa's Mountain Scene. I took this photo during a lovely summer nature walk through the Scottish Highlands. Features a serene Loch Vaa surrounded by lush forests and distant mountains. Sunlight reflects off the water. Click links on the main post for options.
December 18, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Abstract Vibrant Cityscape at Night

Canvas Print-
www.pictorem.com/2491764/abst...

Canvas Print-
catriona-roberts.pixels.com/featured/abs...

Canvas Print-
www.artpal.com/catrionarobe...

#art #homedecor #wallart #prints #drawing #ArtShop #ArtStore #artsky #buyintoart #mixedmedia #abstract
Upper/lower left design it’s self- Abstract Vibrant Cityscape at Night. Upper right design on a Canvas Print on a wall above a sink. Lower right design on a Canvas Print on a wall above a bench. Originally a hand drawn doodle inspired design created using coloured ink pens and paper, laterally digitally colour edited enabled this cool piece of contemporary art to emerge. Features a colorful and abstract depiction of a city skyline against a starry night sky. The buildings are rendered in bright greens, blues, and reds with playful details. Mockups combined in a grid format in canva.com Click links on the main post for options.
December 18, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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karenkaspar.bsky.social
For all lovers - no matter if you are newly in love or a long-time couple!

new love
for the first time in years
tea for two

Haiku: @marjoleinrotsteeg.bsky.social
Handmade acrylic painting: @karenkaspar.bsky.socialt
(links in comment)

#love #lovers #romance #haiku #haikuart #poetry #art #painting
new love for the first time in years tea for two Tea for two is a whimsical acrylic painting of two teacups having a lovely teatime together. The white cups are decorated with little hearts and the steam of the hot tea is forming a heart shape. If you're a coffee addict - these cups might as well be filled with freshly brewed coffee or espresso. Enjoy it together with a loved one. This artwork, a combination of painting and haiku, is a joint project by Karen Kaspar (© art) and Marjolein Rotsteeg (© Haiku). A haiku is a traditional Japanese poetry form consisting of three lines. Here the acrylic painting was supplemented with the haiku in English.
November 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM