Read the latest relevant updates about me, my work, as well as about the profession or just funny things I notice, obviously related to creation. Stay up to date on developments in illustrations, creations and other types of visual content.
Why hand-drawn illustrations are making a comeback
We live in an age where almost anything can be done digitally. Want to take a picture? It takes just a few seconds. Need to tweak an illustration? Long live CTRL-Z (Undo). Want to draw a perfect line? No problem. If you want, artificial intelligence can even come up with dozens of variations for you in no time. Easy, right?
Why the Netherlands also deserves an Illustration Museum
After reading the article about the museum in London, one question automatically came to mind:
“Why don’t we yet have a museum in the Netherlands that places illustration at its centre?” We have so much talent here. Think of our rich children’s book tradition, our comic artists, and illustrators who win international awards.
How I Illustrated 3D Printing in Medicine – My Creative Process
When I first read the brief for this assignment, I immediately knew this wouldn’t be an ordinary illustration project. The subject, 3D printing of medicines, called for research into the technology so that I could translate it into simplified yet creative visuals.
Do you know that feeling? You’re working hard, a deadline is approaching, and suddenly… Poof! That dreaded notification pops up: Your iCloud storage is full. Not now! Your head almost explodes 🤯—and that’s exactly what my illustration captures.
