Brief aan Philip Zilcken Possibly 1911 - 1919

This letter to Philip Zilcken, penned by N.J. Singels in 1911, feels like a glimpse into a painter’s mind. Imagine Singels, the pen his brush, carefully forming each word, each stroke imbued with thought and feeling. I can almost feel the weight of the pen in his hand, the subtle scratch of ink on paper. It's like watching a dance—the rise and fall of the letters, the loops and curves, all contributing to the overall rhythm and texture of the page. You can see the energy, the intention, and the intimacy of the communication. I wonder what Singels wanted to tell Zilcken, what was so important that it had to be written down. Like all artists, Singels was trying to solve problems. He was probably dealing with the same doubts and questions that all artists face. The letter feels like an invitation to see the world through another’s eyes. Singels' words remind me that artists are always in conversation, building on each other's ideas, challenging each other's assumptions, and inspiring each other to create.