Style in various forms is evident in Japan. From shockingly vibrant posters to carefully landscaped gardens, Japan is without shortage of design elements. But even with all the intricacies and vastness of Japanese design, every form shares the same core:…

Adobe asked me to join their Live streaming project. In two days I have created a system of posters and collateral for a Tokyo Film Festival. It was a wonderful experience and I am very happy with the result. Thanks again to everyone who joined and for al…

Studying a new language is such a great way to train your brain and immerse yourself in a new culture. Being bilingual (Dutch and English), I've had my fair share of learning a foreign language.

KERA magazine c.1998

Nothing makes me want to buy chocolate more than a man being attacked by creepy stuffed monkeys.

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Illustration and book art with a literary bent. Focus on international illustrated books and Surrealism.

Tom Kristensen, a woodblock printmaker from Australia, has started a series of manga style art prints in 2005. The subjects and designs are influenced by classical Japanese ukiyo-e (Japanese prints). Tom uses basically the same tools, materials and techniques as Japanese printmakers did in the nineteenth century.