Looking for clear illustrations and stories, that connect with your audience?
I got you.
Do not only reach people, but genuinely touch them.
There’s so much content in this world and people are overwhelmed.
What works is clear messages and images that convey emotion.
That’s exactly what I focus on.
Tell me a long and complex story, and my mind sums it up in a few sentences and images. I extract the essence of a message or story, and make it understandable for others.
Then, I add emotions in the pictures and words. My expertise in psychology-related topics are great for this. And I love adding some humour too.
What I do | Testimonials | How I work
Let’s work together!
Over the past 20+ years, I’ve collaborated with wonderful people and organisations, from book publishers to healthcare organisations, making work for both children and adults. What is important is that I feel a connection with what you want to convey. That’s how we get to make the best work together!
I’ve worked with companies like TEDx, Wieden+Kennedy and NBC, and psychology was the recurring theme.
I combine my background as a graphic designer and art director with my current work as an illustrator and writer. I understand all the steps in the project, which means: less worries for you.
If you need a reliable, professional out-of-the-box thinker, I’m here when you are ready.
What I create and do
Experienced
I have over 20 years of experience as a freelancer, starting as a portrait artist and web designer. The last 15 years I’ve been working as an illustrator. Before that I worked as an art director, graphic designer and photographer for advertising and marketing agencies.
Professional
I always keep to deadlines. I communicate clearly about what I’m going to do and when the work is done. My creative expertise is broad: because I was trained as a graphic designer, you will never worry whether the illustrations are suitable for online or print use. I got this! As a professional, my job is to take your worries away.
Personal
If we are going to work together more often or on a larger project, I like to get to know you and/or the organization better. We can schedule a phone call to brainstorm about the assignment, so that I understand what you have in mind.
TOPICS CLOSE TO MY HEART
Psychology, philosophy, HSP/highly sensitivite people, dealing with emotions, love for books, nature, hiking, developing self-confidence, conscious childlessness/being childfree, relationships, self-care and well-being, creativity, art and culture, solo travelling, the UK and more.
How does it work?
Send me a mail
I’d love to hear how I can help you so get in touch with me. If you already have a briefing, that helps but I would in any case like to hear what kind of work I can make for you, what the work will be used for and the deadline. The more details, the better.
Quotation
When I have enough information about the assignment, I will write a quotation/proposal. I will send it to you by email and you can sign it digitally when you’re ready.
Brainstorming and sketches
Based on the briefing I will research the subject, brainstorm and then create sketches. From that process I select a few sketches that I send to you by email. Then you can send me feedback on the sketches, after which I adjust the sketches.
Finalising
If you’re happy with the sketches I’ll work them out into the final work. Depending on what you’re going to use it for, I’ll make sure it’s delivered to you in the right way. For example, if it’s an illustration for a magazine, I will ensure that the files are ready for print.
FAQ
Every job is tailor-made. It depends on what you would like, the amount of work, what you are going to use the work for, etc. But also how much freedom I get: the more space I get to do what I do best, the more joy I get from doing a project. The more you want to look over my shoulder and tell me exactly what I should draw, the higher the price.
I am very fair with my prices, considering my experience, skills and expertise.
If you’re thinking of working with me, feel free to get a quote.
It depends how big your project is and what my planning looks like. Send me a message/email to check if I’m available!
You work directly with me. I’m self-employed, so I don’t have people on my payroll. I have someone to help with technical bits and mail, but that mainly involves social media and my shop.
I have a network of other freelancers in case a task is not up my street, so I can still offer a broad spectrum.
Not everything, but a lot. Phone calls, video calls and appointments are also possible.
I do a lot via e-mail so that all specifications can be found easily, and no important things are left out. For larger projects, it is nice to call or speak to each other via Zoom to brainstorm together, for example. And sometimes it is convenient for me to come to you or for you to come to me, e.g. for me to look at something to draw in the assignment. This will be especially for long-term projects.
I don’t discuss anything business-like via Whatsapp, SMS or social media DMs. Important information quickly gets lost in all kinds of inboxes. So I do not respond to these messages so that I can deliver better work.
If we’re working on a project together, of course! We’ll pick a day and time, and I’ll make sure I have all the time for you then. Because I need concentration to do my work well, I (usually) do not answer my phone when I am working/illustrating.
Unfortunately, I don’t.
No, the copyright remains with me. Sometimes a client wants to buy off the work. That is possible, and I will prepare a lump sum payment for that. In my experience, buying out of copyright is not necessary in many cases, and an exclusive, unlimited license is sufficient.
“License” is another word for right of use. With a license, the client receives permission from the maker to use a design. As an illustrator, I grant a basic license within projects so that the client can use the illustration for an outlet, such as a poster.
I can. I have a network of printshops within the Netherlands that I work with, depending on your budget. I will include the time I spend on contact with the printer and handling in the quote, so I would like to hear in advance whether you wish this.
I mainly focus on image making when I work on commission. Advice or help in the field of marketing, text writing, social media, photography, etc. is therefore not included as standard.
I am happy to adjust the illustrations where necessary, in accordance with my hourly rate. But you are not allowed to do that yourself, because of copyrights.
It depends on the project and what we’ve agreed upon. Photos of the final product are of course always allowed. Do you want to place the created illustrations on social media independently, but we have not agreed a license for this? Please contact me first. Placement on social media counts as an extra publication (i.e. extra license).
I do not offer this, but I can introduce you to people who can.
Advertising on my channels is not included in the price by default. If I find it appropriate to post the work, I am happy to do so, but under my own conditions.
Clients
Wieden + Kennedy, Flow Magazine, Ohh Deer, CNBC, 3D Total, Leopold Uitgevers, Süddeutsche Zeitung, BNO, Teylers Museum, Island Press, Lannoo, NTR/NPO/3FM, NRC, Tina, Drents Museum, TEDx, Lev. Publisher, Flair, Ravensburger, Bibliotheek Rotterdam, Viking Direct, Luitingh-Sijthoff, American Greetings, Uitgeverij Loopvis, Uitgeverij Rubinstein, Uitgeverij Snor, Usborne Publishers, Provincie Drenthe, Memisa, Blossom Books, Van Halewyck Uitgeverij, Gallery Nucleus, Workman Publishers New York, Zwijssen, Lev., Hautekiet Uitgevers, A.W. Bruna Uitgevers.