Characters

Book cover sketches

Two different approaches for a book cover. I had a lot of fun exploring these possibilities although eventually the whole project was dismissed...

Mijn naam is Haas

These are some sketches and illustrations that I have been working on lately. The project is called: Mijn naam is Haas" and it will consist of children's books and educational computer games. Trailers and full story can be found here

My name is Haas is a charming multimedia concept for young children (age 3-7 years). Picture books introduce characters like Haas, a young Hare, and Sofie, a little duck, and their world. Within the educational games children experience adventures together with the characters. These games are available on CD-ROM as well as online (in the near future). More info at mijnnaamishaas.nl

The book 'Nooit meer nat!' and the game 'Lekkere lucht' just came out, and are in store now!
'Groen Genoeg and 'Vreemde vogels' will both be published later...

Mice Designs

Some mouse-character designs I did for 'De Belastingdienst' Sadly the project was cancelled. I had a lot of fun working on it though!

Norway

I spent two weeks in Norway. It is a very beautiful country with very inspiring landscapes....

W.I.P.

Sneak peek of the illustration I am working on. Duffy. Acrylics....

Michael Jackson R.I.P.

This illustration can also be seen in the Drawger Michael Jackson tribute gallery.

Plein air 29-06-2009

Gouache and watercolor sketch. I had to work fast because of the setting sun.

Hulk Hogan

Digital sketch, Photoshop.

Plein air

Quick gouache and watercolor sketch at a factory.

The bird

Because of its size (1.20 cm x 60 cm , oils) I was unable to take really good pictures of this painting. (I have to learn how to do that properly some day) , so the subleties in the colors and skin tones are a bit lost here. However the main idea of what the painting is about still comes across.

Editorial illustration

Portrait sketch

Photoshop

Having fun with my Cintiq.

plein air 07-06-2009

I had a lot of fun doing this outdoor painting (oils: 12' x 10'). The colors on my palette were: Ultramarine, Cerulean blue, Yellow ochre, Burnt sienna and Burnt Umber. I accented the path and the yellow grass to lead the eye to the focal point: the tree.