Marius van Dokkum, born in Andijk, studied at the Christian Academy for Expressive Art in Kampen, with principle subject Illustration. After the academy he settled in Apeldoorn, where he is still working as art painter, illustrator and designer. Marius van Dokkum's paintings show humorous and recognizable scenes from everyday life. His painting consist of still lifes, portraits and general subjects. The general subjects often have something humorous about them.