Freek Steijsiger is a Dutch autodidact, born in 1957, who mainly focuses on abstract painting. His works are characterized by the use of oil paint, often in combination with sand, and are mainly applied with a palette, with the brush being used hardly at all. This technique results in colorful and expressive compositions that invite the viewer to interpret. Steijsiger draws his inspiration mainly from nature, which he represents in a personal and abstract way. His creative process is spontaneous and intuitive, with empathy, distance, observation, and experimentation playing a role in achieving a harmonious color composition.