A mystical undertone is a recurring element in his oeuvre. Cats and water lilies frequently appear in his work, even in paintings depicting sunlit balconies or sea views. For Louis, Monet represents the pinnacle of painting, where color and beauty merge into perfect harmony. Yet he carefully guards his own artistic autonomy. His water lilies clearly reflect Monet’s influence, but they are distinguished by a unique painterly touch and fluid brushstrokes that embody his personal approach. 

In addition to water lilies, Louis has created portraits and Mediterranean landscapes inspired by France and Spain. Sunlit balconies overlooking the deep blue sea often appear in these works, with a cat serving as a poetic prop to heighten the dreamlike atmosphere. These paintings share the same lyrical quality as his water lily series and showcase his recognizable style and artistic signature. His art invites viewers to discover beauty in silence, nature, and inner freedom. 

Louis van der Kruyk has always followed his own path as an artist, free from outside expectations. Although he was admitted to the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in The Hague at the age of eighteen, he deliberately chose an independent search that spanned decades and allowed him to develop his own style. He avoids social media and has never actively sought out galleries, preferring instead to manage his work privately. Both his art and his outlook reflect his conviction: be free, leave the world behind, and seek love, beauty, and truth within yourself and in nature.