Create your own happy place

A Touch of Tranquility: Art to Calm the Overwhelmed Mind.

Dreamy Places

The power of color and simplicity

Soft tones, layers and a sense of playfulness is the perfect antidote to life's hectic schedule.
Artworks that help you recover, unwind and rediscover your joy.

Meet Griet

Hello,

My name is Griet Bertels, and I live and work in Lier, Belgium, near my birthplace. I've been drawing since I could hold a pencil. I love unique, handmade things and am fascinated by the creative process.


When I draw and paint, I craft my own world, one that feels softer and more genuine than the busy, performance-driven reality.
I create dreamy works connecting with people on a deeper level, offering a gentle escape for those who feel the world can be overwhelming.

Naive art, with its simplicity and honesty, has the power to touch our hearts, offering moments of joy, hope, and serenity. It reminds us of life’s quiet beauties, providing a refuge from the noise of the world.
My illustrations are crafted with this in mind, using delicate tones and emotional depth

Through my work, I hope to offer you a place where you can find comfort and reconnect with yourself and the softer side of life.

Thank you for visiting my website. I hope my art provides you with a moment of peace in a busy world.

Wishing you a wonderful day.

Griet

Read how I got to this point
  • Nobel - Birth card

    ‘We were expecting our 3rd son in January 2023, having lost our eldest son Pepijn over two years earlier. Because of his disability, we regularly visited Villa Rozerood in previous years. A holiday place for families like ours, who have one or more children with high care needs. The walls there were brightened up by Griet, among others. And Oscar, the mascot, is also by her, so without knowing Griet, we felt connected to her even then.
    And that feeling only got stronger when we decided to have her design our birth card.
    She was warm, welcoming and I felt she understood what we wanted better than we did ourselves.
    When we were shown the first sketches a while later, I looked at them continuously for minutes.
    Our 3 sons were on the card together. Newborn Nobel provided the happy note, Noud took his brothers in tow and Pepijn, watching over them, very symbolically with a lantern dangling above each brother.
    We thought it was fantastically beautiful, simple yet very profound.
    And from the many comments we received on the card, we knew that her work had not only touched us.

    Thank you, Griet
    Peter, Fien, Pepijn, Noud & Nobel

  • Flower Girl, My first ever Art print

    We had known Griet's work, the mischievous little figures, for some time, but from a distance. We got to know her work -literally and figuratively- closely in Oostmalle, during the ‘Kunst als Hobby’ exhibition.
    My husband's eye fell on one of her creations - a first print - but a more than satisfying work: the innocence of the little figure with a smile that always makes you smile, the interplay of colour, the precision of each colour pencil line.
    We walked on for a while, yet he returned to take another look;).
    We hesitated no longer and today Griet's drawing is hanging here at home in our living room.
    Griet was very curious about where her work is headed. We got a nice background on how her work is achieved.
    It was nice to experience such a personal touch when buying one of her creations; it was a very nice acquaintance.
    And for those who may still have doubts, Griet's creations can really touch small and grown-up children! Tough guys who love fast motorbikes and cars with lots of horsepower will also melt for her work.
    A gift to be able to touch so many people with art!
    Kvanorshaegen

Interested in a one-of-a-kind illustration?

Sometimes you are looking for something extra special: a one-of-a-kind creation that matches yourself or your family, a unique event, a milestone, a shift,...
Then a personalized work is right for you.

Is a one-off piece just what you're looking for?

Read below what the stages are in the process of a customized work. If you have additional questions, do not hesitate to ask them through the contact form !

Send me your question(s), your idea, ... and I will be more than happy to explore some possibilities with you.

Without any obligation of course!

Process of a custom-made work
  • Heart to heart

    Art has the power to touch your heart, my intention is to spread postivity, hope and warmth with my works

  • Think eco

    By printing on demand, we do not waste precious resources. Printing is done in multiple locations to minimize the impact of shipping.

  • Friendly service

    We are small, but offer great service, feel free to contact me if you have any questions. You're very welcome !