bob ivens

Born in Antwerp (Belgium) 21 Jan. 1948 After my training in advertising drawing at the art academy in Antwerp, I set up my own company at the age of twenty-two, general advertising work and screen printing. Gradually the screen printing company became my main activity, painting remained my passion. After wandering around the Himalayas for two months, I sold my shop at the age of thirty-five and started converting a barge into a houseboat and allowed artists to exhibit their works there. Here I got the microbe back from my former passion, painting. I currently enjoy my retirement in Hungary (Pécs) where I also live and enjoy the peace and beautiful nature.