relaxin...

France

I had a great time in france the last two weeks. Lovely weather for plein air sketches....

New Website

Hi everybody, I recently launched my new website. It has a new porfolio section, with a lot of new work. Check it out: http://www.woutertulp.com

FNV Bondgenoten

FNV Bondgenoten demonstrates agains the expence cuts that were negotiated in the Kunduz agreement. 
They kicked off their campaign with the animation : the social desert.
I had only four days to creat all the artwork for the animation. I had to study the style of Morris' Lucky Luke, to give the design a western touch. This was really a tough deadline, but given the circumstances, I think the clip turned out allright.
Animation was done by Hans Buying.

Waiter

Warmup sketches.

Sketch dump

It's been a bit quiet here, so I had some extra time for sketchin'

Beeeeh

Childrens book sneak peek

Sneak peek at one of the illustrations for the upcoming book 'Stoebel" bij Anja Vereijken

Plein air gouache sketch

When the sun is setting, one has to paint fast...
Gouache sketch, koninginnebrug Rotterdam

Quick sketch...

Silver Medal

Great news! I was notified that my illustration was awarded the Silver Medal at the Richmond Illustrators juried show. I'd like to say thanks to the jury, and congratulations to the other winners: Richie Pope, Leslie Herman and Steve Hughes

Richmond wrote: "It's time to announce THE WINNERS! Congratulations to everyone -- we are thrilled to announce the winners, as chosen by our esteemed panel of jurors... FIRST PLACE - Richie Pope of VA SECOND PLACE - Wouter Tulp Illustrator of the Netherlands THIRD PLACE - Leslie Herman of VA PHILIP B MEGGS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN - Steve Hughes of MI" 

Sketch video

I've been receiving some requests to do another sketch video, so... here it is. Enjoy!

Life drawings

We had a double model at yesterdays life drawing session. Within the same amount of time, 5 or 10 minute poses, as we normally draw one model, one becomes extra focused and concentrated. The models were very expressive. Great session!

The eye of the beholder...

I had some spare time in between jobs, so I decided to do this autobiographical illustration.
I don't live in the mountains, or the woods...When I go out, I see the port of Rotterdam... Often you can see me sitting between containers and factory's doing pleain air paintings. The good thing is: Light and color are everywhere, so when I go out with my sketchbook, I can call any place my home.

Book cover

This is a book cover illustration I just finished for Barbara Elses book: 'The travelling restaurant'