I am Eveline Vandeputte and art, in all its forms, runs like a thread throughout my life. As a child I loved to work with my hands. Hobbies such as drawing, painting, making cards, sewing, henna drawings took up my time.

This eventually led to becoming a visual arts and project cultural education teacher. After a short career in all possible levels of education (primary, secondary and special education, university of applied sciences… you name it!) I decided to change careers. After all, an acquaintance sparked a light in mewhen she said that 'restoration' would be something to pursue.

 

As a shy West Flemish person, I ended up in bustling Antwerp. I am currently completing my last bachelor year in the conservation and restoration of paintings. What attracts me so much about the profession is the variety: there is hands-on work to be done, but theoretical knowledge is also required. I see every object as a new challenge to experiment and learn.

 

When I'm not doing conservation restoration (and that's not often ;)), you can find me attempting ballet, immersed in a good non-fiction book or behind the laptop for a Netflix and coffee moment.

Oh yes, my motto is Don't stop believin ', beautifully inspired by Journey!