5 Questions With Femke Muntz
Femke Muntz creates mixed media portraits of melancholic females, and scenes of playful animals. Incorporating flowers and other natural elements alongside her pieces with quirky ladies, her prints offer a solemn sort of charm.
Layering in themes of personal growth, she explores the feeling of sadness. Explaining that women tend to hide their feelings, she says her characters are her way of “expressing that sadness and hurt are a part of life and that we need to accept it to feel true happiness”. This moody energy can be seen in their faces, along with the use of muted colors and cloudy backgrounds. She also showcases sensitive animals, with their own sense of stoicism and subtle smiles. The honest emotions throughout her work bring a sense of relatability with a touch of magic.
From cats reading books on happiness to a woman gazing at a butterfly to a gal blooming florals out of her head, her prints radiate a cautious optimism. Whether you want to check out a coffee cup full of greenery and birdhouses, watch a woman protecting the Earth from dark clouds, or admire an owl with bountiful bouquets, we think her artwork can be a lovely way to add playful and expressive vibes to your space.
We’re proud to offer Femke Muntz’s work on iCanvas, and wanted to take a minute to introduce you to the human behind the art.
Keep reading to get a taste of what inspires her work, the style of music she creates to, and other artists she appreciates. You might be surprised to learn what you have in common!
Who are 5 of your current favorite artists, living or dead?
Dalí, Dilka Bear, Anton Semenov, Lori Earley, Erhan Cihangiroğlu
What band or musician would you listen to while creating your art?
If you could master any other form of creative expression, what would it be?
Bringing my art to life in an animation movie
What is one person, one place, and one object that inspires you?
One person: Frida Kahlo / One place: forests with big tall trees / One object: An old piano
What is something about you that others may be surprised to learn?
I’m a very busy mom of five children and only get to work on my art less than 20 hrs a week!
Check out some of her creations below, and click here to view Femke Muntz’s full iCanvas collection.
