Floortje is a Dutch painter and illustrator based in the Amsterdam area. Studio Madelief is named after one of her daughters. With a love for children and children’s book illustration, the central theme she often refers to is motherhood. Floortje attended the Art Academy in Groningen to study illustration, during which she developed a passion for painting. Her work is defined by strong fluent lines and by characteristic, big almond-shaped eyes. She minimalizes facial features to maximize the expression. The main subjects in her paintings are women. With all of their strength and beauty she tries to create powerful, strong images, which light up a room and bring a smile on your face. She aims to inspire, embrace and empower women and girls all over the world by visualizing strong images of women where vulnerability and strength come together in bright contrasting colours, fluent lines and feminine shapes. Celebrating womanhood, motherhood and vibrant life.

In her portraits she aims not to be realistic but to make recognizable, expressive portraits. 

For enquiries on all paintings or collaborations, or if you want to order an artwork or portrait on commission, please contact Floortje through the contact page or send an email to info@studiomadelief.com.