Lin Jans
Lin’s work is rooted in a love for nature, colour and a sense of light-hearted joy. Her paintings often grow directly on the canvas, taking shape in a spontaneous process inspired by her surroundings or imagination.
From a young age, she dreamed of drawing, painting and writing, and that childhood wish has become part of her daily life in the studio. With each piece, she hopes to bring a touch of colour and happiness into someone’s home.
Lin works mainly with oil on linen, often inspired by nature — the forest, flowers and open landscapes. Her paintings develop directly on the canvas, with colour and composition built step by step, aiming to bring warmth, light and a positive atmosphere into a space.
Alongside her own work, she also creates commissioned pieces. When possible, she visits the home where the painting will hang, listens to ideas, and explores together what kind of artwork would truly suit the space.
Atelier de Paauw
Atelier de Paauw is where Lin’s creative work and daily life come together. It serves both as a working studio, filled with canvases and colour, and as a small gallery where visitors can view finished pieces and discover art to take home.
Situated on the grounds of Landgoed De Paauw in Wassenaar, the studio is open on most weekends and by appointment during the week. It is a welcoming space surrounded by the calm of Landgoed de Paauw.
Landgoed de Paauw
Atelier de Paauw is located on the estate of Landgoed de Paauw in Wassenaar, part of the historic Prins Frederik Park Route. When Prince Frederik of the Netherlands acquired De Paauw in 1838, he transformed it into both a residence and a showcase of landscape design. With architect J.D. Zocher Jr. he shaped the flowing lawns and water features, and later H.E. Wentzel extended the house with new wings and a ballroom. Prince Frederik connected several estates into one continuous landscape, designed for long carriage rides and wide views.
Today, many of those paths remain open to the public, making the estate a living part of the community. Some traces of the royal era remain visible: the five carved peacocks on the façade, the marble horse trough gifted by Tsar Alexander II, and the sightlines that were once part of a much larger park route connecting several estates.
