My name is Ricky Bunnik, and I was born in 1952 in The Hague. I completed my education at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in The Hague, where I graduated in 1993 with a specialization in Painting, Drawing, and Lithography.

I primarily paint with acrylic on panel. My drawings are made with pen on paper. I am fond of animals, and their various forms fascinate me. I also enjoy painting portraits, which I used to do often on commission.

Nowadays, I prefer to let my imagination run free, and I no longer paint portraits on commission.

In my paintings, I try to convey peace and quiet. The sense of alienation follows naturally. When that happens, I consider my painting successful.