Hi hi!
My name is Malu, and I’m an illustrator and animator from the Netherlands.
What I love most is making inner worlds visible and tangible. With strong colors and expressive textures, I take you into the stories behind people and brands and make the invisible visible.
Let’s create something beautiful together!
ln.ulamyb@ofni
A selection of my work:
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Who came before you:
Het Rode Kruis | Het Leger des Heils | De Politie Academie | Playgrounds | De Meervaart | MOON | Rijnstate | KNNF | Buurtkadoos | Kunstbende
What clients say about By Malu:
Daniël – The Salvation Army
Malu is a versatile illustrator with a distinct and appealing style.
The illustrations we need vary greatly from project to project in terms of mood and the emotion we want to convey. Malu always manages to strike the right chord. The collaboration is smooth, and we can rely on her to deliver as agreed.
Max
Malu is an incredibly talented painter/illustrator.
The painting based on our wedding photos turned out unbelievably beautiful! Malu is professional, passionate, collaborative, and simply a joy to work with. Highly recommended!
Sonny – Buurtkadoos
Malu approached us for a collaboration to enhance our product with a beautiful illustration that would capture the essence of Buurtkadoos. We gave the task of creating an image in which we would ‘capture’ each city, with a local character that depicted an average neighborhood as a cohesive whole. We wanted an illustration that would touch people, make them smile, and one that everyone could relate to. We are extremely happy with the work delivered; it is full of expression and dynamism, and has captured exactly what we were looking for. Our product has become more complete thanks to this unique illustration by Malu.
Irma
We gave Malu a big assignment: to create a painting from around 200 photos of the countries we’ve traveled to. She did an amazing job. Every day, we look at our travel painting filled with cherished memories.
Malu truly listens to what you want, keeps you informed throughout the process, and allows space for your own input. Even after all these years, we’re still not tired of this unique piece of art.
My animations in a nutshell:
In a lively 2D frame-by-frame style, I bring identities and stories to life. Think of music, documentaries, corporate animations, and more.
Got a good idea that needs to be brought to life?
Hit me up!
Workshops
With my workshops, I want to give both young and old the tools to visualize their thoughts and feelings. Learn more
Experiences
Liselot – Kunstbende
We have asked Malu, through Kunstbende Gelderland, to conduct window drawing workshops several times, and each time it has been a success. She approaches each assignment with great enthusiasm and knows how to create a pleasant, accessible atmosphere with her calmness, creativity, and positive energy, making everyone feel welcome.
Her approach makes it fun and educational for both beginners and experienced creators to participate. Through her approachable teaching style, participants quickly feel at ease and inspired to start working on their own. In short: highly recommended!
Meike – Cool Arts and Culture
“For our Open Day, Malu organized a creative activity where visitors could make a window illustration on the large glass wall of our second floor, with a beautiful view over Dijk & Waard. The preparation went very smoothly: communication by phone and email was quick, clear, and pleasant. On the day itself, Malu arrived well in time and had prepared everything thoroughly. She worked independently, radiated enthusiasm, and actively engaged visitors in the activity. We received many positive responses, and the colorful window drawings were a real eye-catcher. A valuable and successful addition to our program!”
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Warm regards,
Malu