As independent artist he started painting in 1955 and sculpting in 1960 .
After graduation he was lecturer at the Academie voor Beeldende Kunsten from 1949 to 1953 , where he taught fashion photography .
As independent artist lecturer started painting in 1955 and sculpting in 1960 .
After graduation he was lecturer at the Academie voor Beeldende Kunsten from 1949 to 1953 , where he taught fashion photography .