Author Archives: Frank Daenen

Work in progress : Marja Meijer

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Dutch illustrator Marja Meijer is working on new book: What A Lousy Weather, written by Miriam Mous. Marja’s drawings are always frivolous and cheerful, it seems like their lines flow from her pencil in a most natural way.

This is also the case for these images I found on her Facebookpage: on one side you can see the sketch and on the other side the coloured illustration. Both illustrations are from What A Lousy Weather.

The illustration below is a different story. This is a cover Marja illustrated for “Ootje”, a collection of stories by Lida Dijkstra.
Unfortunately, the publication of this book was delayed.

Art by Marja Meijer

‘Didi de Dodo’, by Vanessa Verstappen

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I admire the work of Vanessa Verstappen: it’s the perfect match between sleek printed surfaces and fragile pencil lines. Didi the Dodo, published by Lannoo Publishers, is in my opinion one of her finest art. And the future certainly has more splendid work from her in store. Enjoy some snapshots from this wonderful book.

My City, by Tom Schoonooghe

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Belgian illustrator Tom Schoonooghe traveled 8623 km, took 2456 pictures, spent 8 B2 pencils, conducted a number of memorable interviews with the most open-hearted and proud citizens of Europe for only one book: “Mijn Stad” (My City).

The result is a beautiful book that challenges children to add elements to the drawings.

De Kabouterfabriek (the gnome factory)

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Dorrie Gitmans and Octavie Wolters are crazy about gnomes, fantasy, magic, ancient traditions, crafts and nature. They prefer to hang out in the woods or to work in their allotments, they love to draw and make crazy plans. That’s how the Gnome Factory arised. A small, loving company that focuses on stimulating the imagination and creativity of children with handmade products that are put together with great care and devotion.

Have a look at these lovely handmade pillows.
Yearning for more of this gnome factory goodness? Have a look at their website.

Art by ‘De Kabouterfabriek’

Klaas Verplancke’s ‘Applesauce’ awarded in Spain!

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Compota the manzana, the Spanish translation of Klaas Verplancke‘s Applesauce, was awarded the prize for the “Best picture book 2012 ‘by the Madrid Booksellers Association.

Klaas sent us this report from Madrid.

Warmup before the award ceremony, in an ‘illustrators’ café’ with my publishers Irene and Pablo (behind the camera) from Ediciones Ekaré.