For the album All Is Forgiven by Minus Three Quartet, I was asked to create a looping animation. Inspired by themes of light and darkness, new beginnings, and a playful visual style, I set to work on bringing these ideas to life.
Listen to the full album:
De Albumcover:
Client: Minus Three Quartet
Year: 2026
Client’s feedback on the collaboration
I asked Malu to create a short, abstract animation and artwork to accompany my music. The process was very smooth, from an initial concept that perfectly matched my vision to a beautiful final result that exceeded my expectations.
Communication with Malu was easy and enjoyable throughout the project. I highly recommend her if you’re looking for someone who creates strong and unique visuals!
For Professor Dr. G.J. van der Wilt, I had the opportunity to create illustrations for his presentation “Evaluating Medical Technology: How Do You Actually Do That?” In the presentation, he advocates for bringing more empathy into healthcare and it was my task to translate that feeling into visuals.
The Salvation Army is an international movement and part of the universal Christian church. They believe in opportunities — in second chances, third chances, and every chance after that. Their work includes professional care, community outreach, secondhand clothing services, and emergency aid for those who need it most.
For this edition, I was asked to create visuals related to the behavioral training programs I-Respect and CoVa-Plus.
Jaar: 2026
Soelaas Magazine No. 12 – ‘Times of need’
The Salvation Army wants to highlight how important mutual resilience is in times of need. Throughout the Netherlands, there are Salvation Army “living rooms” that offer support, warmth, food, and drinks to anyone who needs it.
Client: The Salvation Army
Year: 2025
Soelaas Magazine No. 11 – ‘Human Trafficking’ Human trafficking is a serious issue that often takes place under the radar. Victims are frequently unable or too afraid to speak out, while perpetrators operate in well-organized networks. The Salvation Army is committed to making a difference — supporting survivors and confronting this injustice. The illustration for this issue was meant to reflect the gravity of the problem and visually convey the real emotions behind the experiences of victims.
Client: The Salvation Army
Year: 2025
Client’s feedback on the collaboration
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.
Symbols can be a powerful addition to websites, social media, print materials, and more. In my work, I add flair and expression to symbols, taking them beyond the often clean and minimalistic designs you usually see.
Encouraging Poster As part of my graduation project, alongside a documentary animation (shown under Animations), I designed an uplifting poster. This poster invites you to create your own bucket list, to dream big, and to chase those dreams. It’s a two-sided design: one half focuses on planning and setting goals, the other on celebrating what you’ve already achieved. Because sometimes we forget to pause and recognize how far we’ve already come.
Symbols Featured on the Interactive Website
You can view the full project and download your own A3 posters via the link below:
Animation offers a powerful way to capture and share (abstract) stories in a creative manner. Do you have a (short) story that needs to be told? I’d love to help bring it to life visually.
Luxor Global Cinema The Luxor Theater in Zutphen, one of the oldest cinemas in the Netherlands, wanted to go beyond mainstream programming and highlight non-Western films. Did you know that nearly 80% of all films come from Hollywood? Luxor aimed to offer a platform for broader perspectives and cinematic experiences.
I was invited to support the launch of ‘Luxor Global Cinema’, an initiative that encourages a more engaged outlook and a borderless mindset. The animation I created features 8 diverse voices, coming together to deliver a powerful message about cultural diversity and film variety.
This animation is shown before screenings at the Luxor Theater as an introduction to their international film program.
Client: Luxor Theater
Year: 2022
Client on the collaboration
Hans – Luxor Theater Zutphen
Malu created a wonderful animated film for us, which we screened as a trailer before every movie for an entire year. Under the name Luxor Global Cinema, we wanted to show that our arthouse cinema is the place to watch films from all over the world — a contrast to commercial cinemas, where Hollywood dominates.
It’s a shame we only needed one film, because I would’ve happily made a new one with Malu every month!
‘The Glory or the Grave’ An animation and personal poster about the search for a lifestyle of your own.
Why should you work immediately after graduation and why can’t you give your life a big twist as an adult? Why live in a terraced house, enclosed by bricks when there are many more options? And, what if you don’t want to devote all your time to a full-time job?
In a conversation between father and daughter, the questions, doubts and most beautiful moments in a life are being shared. Centered around six major life themes, the maker leads you in an imaginative way through a lived life full of symbolism, emotion and color.
This animation goes beyond telling a story, and encourages you to define your own grandest goals and dreams.
Find the whole project here and compose your own poster:
Animations are a perfect medium for creating book trailers. They immerse the viewer in a world and instantly set the tone—without giving too much away. A book trailer is an ideal way to spark curiosity and leave your audience wanting more.
Animation: Gebrek is een groot woord As part of my studies, I was given the assignment to summarize the book Gebrek is een groot woord by Nina Polak in an animation and to design a new book cover. In the animation, I focused on the symbolism and atmosphere of the story. By working with minimal elements, I aimed to capture the book’s essence and intrigue the viewer.
Boek in Beeld
Nina Polak selected three animations to be shown during Boek in Beeld, including mine.
HijsLight Rotterdam
In 2021, the animation Gebrek is een groot woord was selected to be projected during Hijs Lights in Rotterdam.
Short animation loops can convey more than static images and have the power to grab attention. Whether you’re looking for eye-catching visuals for your website, social media, or other platforms, I’d be happy to help you create images that truly stick.
Retoucher of the Year For the national competition, Retoucher of the Year, a platform for photo editors, I was asked to help develop the brand identity. In this series of GIFs, I brought the concept of ‘Re’Toucher to life. Each animation illustrates how the hand sets a transformation in motion, reflecting the essence of the retouching process.
Logo Design
Instafeed Design
Client: Retoucher of the year
Year: 2025
Client’s feedback on the collaboration
Timi – Retoucher of the year
Malu created the stunning animations for the Retoucher of the Year competition website. I wanted minimalist graphics, and from our very first discussion, Malu came up with brilliant ideas that perfectly aligned with my vision. I truly appreciated her creative input, especially her suggestion to incorporate an element that reappears across the animations to create a cohesive flow. The result was absolutely perfect—even her initial proposals were impressive. Working with Malu was a fantastic experience, and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome!
Animation is a powerful tool to make societal stories visible. Whether it’s sharing personal stories, highlighting social issues, or conveying important messages, animations have the ability to evoke emotions and create awareness in ways that words alone often cannot.
Animation: Lokkertje I was approached by the Police Academy to visually bring to life a story from the everyday life of a police officer. The animation is used as learning material for police officers in training.
The animation ‘Lokkertje’ tells the story of a pickpocket and undercover agents attempting to catch him. How will this situation unfold? The animation provides an educational and realistic look at police work and the techniques used to prevent crime.
The animations below are part of a larger animation exclusively created for the Police Academy.
In 2024–2025, I went on a seven-month solo journey through Europe. From helping out on a renovation project in France, to staying at a hostel in Gran Canaria, to spending a month freelancing on Madeira.
Along the way, I met many remarkable people. To capture these special encounters, I created portraits—each one linked to a life lesson they consciously or unconsciously shared with me.
This journey has encouraged me to travel more often and continue capturing those who and what fascinate me.
My illustrations are more than just visual art – they are a way to make complex emotions and abstract processes visible. Whether it’s personal, emotional themes like grief or concepts still in development, I help bring ideas to life in a way that speaks to and touches people.
Grief Process Illustrations For an app designed to provide support during the grief process, I developed two conceptual illustrations. My aim was to visually represent both the vulnerability and emptiness often felt in grief, as well as the growth and healing that is eventually possible.
The images are meant to touch on the complexity of grief with a universal character. Grief knows no boundaries of age, background, or gender, and I wanted to create a representation that everyone could relate to. The grief process is personal, but it is also something we all go through.
Sometimes, a concept exists only as an idea or in words – and that’s where illustration comes in. Atmospheric visuals are ideal for bringing developing plans to life or reinforcing existing ideas. Think of them as a visual summary of your company, vision, or concept. Illustrations make the abstract visible and tangible.
The New Meervaart For De Meervaart, I created an atmospheric illustration of their future location – a vibrant place that flows with the seasons. Since the building is still in development, an illustration is a powerful way to convey the project’s ambiance and intent. A great example of how imagery can stay one step ahead of reality.
Commissioned by the Red Cross, I created illustrations for their social media channels.
The Red Cross supports people in need – including here in the Netherlands. Their work includes emergency shelter, food assistance, and first aid support. They also raise awareness around social issues, such as food insecurity.
A hand-drawn window illustration instantly makes your shop or venue stand out. Whether you’re just opening your doors, want to highlight a special promotion, or transform your storefront for the holidays – an illustration grabs attention, invites people in, and tells your story. Original, cheerful, and fully tailored to your shop and style.
I also offer workshops where you can learn how to draw on windows yourself – perfect for teams, schools, or creative groups (more about this under Workshops).
The Big Draw Commissioned by The Big Draw Netherlands, I’ve created illustrative storefronts for several shops. Each year revolves around a different theme, with artists being paired with local businesses.
Pizzabar Rijlust – Tilburg
I was invited by Illustrada x Playgrounds to create a drawing around the theme “Let’s Draw Together.” My location was Pizzabar Rijslust. Combining the theme with the location, I came up with the idea to illustrate the process of making a pizza, with a pencil as tool.
opdrachtgever: Illustrada x Playgrounds
Year: 2025
Bar PAAK Nijmegen
Inspired by the theme ‘Drawing with Senses’, I came up with the idea to link each of the senses to an experience at PAAK.
PAAK is the ultimate 70s-style bar where a love and passion for music comes together with top-notch finger food, craft beers, and high-end cocktails.
The sketch
Client: The Big Draw
Year: 2023
Lebowski Nijmegen
The theme from The Big Draw was ‘Back to Color’, which meant you were allowed to use one or more colors in your design.
Bar Lebowski is known for its wine, and of course I incorporated that into my design.
