Jelle Gijsberts
education: Visualising at the Graphic Lyceum Rotterdam
debut: In 2007 with illustrations for De Beloning van de Koning, written by Arjan Wilschut.
inspiration: The wonderful illustrations by Fiep Westendorp, the classic Walt Disney animation films, but definitely the (Super Mario) games of Nintendo as well.
publications: Illustrations for children's books, websites, museums and posters. As well as concepts, character design and backgrounds for animation productions.
clients: Teleac, Het Legermuseum, Agentschap Telecom, Unicef,
Het Voedingscentrum, Uitgeverij Malmberg, Clini Clowns,
Ka-ching Cartoons, Chupa Chups.
specialism: Colourful (children's) book illustrations, Flash, graphic design.
awards: De Verwondering 2008, the price for the best designed children's book with de Beloning van de Koning.
A W3 Award in 2008 for Best Visual Appeal with the website Neuzenroode.nl
facts: In 2009 Tekenclub.nl was launched. A website I created to show Dutch kids how wonderful and fun drawing can be.
