The Journal
The Dutch Uncle Journal is a considered study of illustration, design, and animation in practice, how they are conceived, commissioned and realised in the wider world.
This is where we share the thinking behind our latest projects and engage with the wider shifts shaping visual culture, from the resurgence of handmade texture to the ways art redefines the spaces we inhabit.
A collection of work and ideas from the front line of contemporary illustration.
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Satoshi Hashimoto Illustrates Libraries Under Fire for The Asahi Shimbun GLOBE
Satoshi Hashimoto illustrates Libraries Under Fire for The Asahi Shimbun GLOBE, examining book censorship, freedom of expression and the continuing importance of libraries in the digital age.
Robert Nicol Creates Editorial Puzzle Illustration for The Observer’s National Hair Day Feature
Robert Nicol illustrates a special National Hair Day edition of The Observer's Observers Needed feature.
The commission coincides with the publication's magazine relaunch as O, introducing a new visual identity.
Debora Szpilman Illustrates Dylan Mulvaney's Bestselling Memoir, Paper Doll
Dutch Uncle illustrator Debora Szpilman contributed illustrations to Paper Doll: Notes from a Late Bloomer, the bestselling memoir by Dylan Mulvaney.
Published by Abrams Image, the book explores identity, womanhood, performance and the experience of growing up in public.
Marc Burckhardt Paints Two Portraits for the US Postal Service’s 250th Anniversary Stamps
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Marc Burckhardt creates two historically informed portraits for the US Postal Service’s 250th anniversary collection, celebrating figures who helped shape American independence.
Jisu Choi Illustrates Annie Knows Everything by Rachel Wood
Dutch Uncle illustrator Jisu Choi creates the cover for Annie Knows Everything, Rachel Wood's debut novel published by Zaffre.
Acquired in an international publishing deal involving Bonnier Books UK, Penguin Random House and Bastei Lübbe, the novel brings contemporary workplace romance to readers worldwide.
Satoshi Hashimoto’s Branding Illustrations for Winchester White Lettings Agency
Satoshi Hashimoto has played a major role in the visual identity of Winchester White, creating an extensive collection of illustrations for the London property management brand, commissioned by The Playground.
Jisu Choi x Bvlgari Serpenti Collection: Illustration & Animation
Jisu Choi collaborates with Bvlgari on The Serpent, Reimagined, an animated interpretation of the iconic Serpenti collection.
Produced by Helen Cowley at Dutch Uncle Studio, with animation by Ale Accini and original music by Hernan Ambrogi.
Klaus Kremmerz Illustrates Wonderkin by Colin Winnette for Viking Books
Klaus Kremmerz illustrates Wonderkin, the forthcoming novel by Colin Winnette, for Viking Books UK.
Explore the final book cover, alternative concepts and original sketches behind this publishing commission, featuring illustration, cover design and art direction.
Brian Rea Draws Recovery into Focus at the New York Center for Living
Brian Rea collaborates with the New York Center for Living to translate recovery into clear, compassionate visuals. Through pared-down illustrations and animation, his work supports outreach and education, making complex paths around mental health and substance use feel more accessible, human, and quietly hopeful.
Brighton Illustration Festival 2026 x Clara Super Duper (Exhibitor 06)
Brighton Illustration Festival returns for 2026, bringing artists, authors, workshops, talks and independent publishing to two city venues.
Exhibitor Clara Dupré, known as Clara Super Duper, joins a weekend celebrating drawing, storytelling, community and creative discovery across contemporary illustration today.
Book Cover Design: GRAY318 Designs Michael Pedersen’s Muckle Flugga for Faber & Faber
Jon Gray, working as GRAY318, brings his award-winning book cover design sensibility to Michael Pedersen’s Muckle Flugga for Faber and Faber, translating Shetland’s remote lighthouse, wild weather and literary mythology into a bold, expressive visual identity.
Marc Majewski Illustrates La Maison for My Little Box, Paris 2026 Advent Calendar
Marc Majewski’s illustration for My Little Box’s 2026 Advent calendar transforms 24 beauty and lifestyle surprises into a festive world of hidden detail, childhood wonder and Christmas storytelling making the packaging a collectible experience long after the final door is opened.
Satoshi Hashimoto Illustrates The Grumpy Gardener for Southern Living
Satoshi Hashimoto illustrates Southern Living’s The Grumpy Gardener, bringing Steve Bender’s humorous gardening advice to life.
From lawn-mowing arguments and coffee grounds to troublesome squirrels and fallen oak leaves, Satoshi’s cartoons find character, warmth and comic drama in everyday garden problems.
Marc Burckhardt Paints the 2026 Tecovas × Mossy Oak White-Tailed Deer Conservation Stamp
Marc Burckhardt paints a white-tailed deer doe and fawn for the 2026 Tecovas × Mossy Oak Texas Conservation Stamp.
The limited-edition release supports Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation, with 100% of money raised helping fund wildlife and habitat conservation.
Illustrated Clouds: Christian Montenegro’s Vida y obra de algunas nubes
Christian Montenegro transforms clouds into characters, animals, myths and strange weather systems in Vida y obra de algunas nubes. Working by hand with pencil and stencils, Christian brings renewed energy to Hernán Ronsino’s stories of clouds, folklore and fleeting phenomena.
Charlotte Trounce Creates Nine Flower Prints for Peléton, Denmark
Illustrator Charlotte Trounce has created nine exclusive flower prints for Copenhagen art platform Peléton, featuring Lilium, Lobelia, Clover, Nasturtium, Pansy, Petunia, Poppy and Rapeseed. The collection brings Charlotte’s bold colour, painted forms and botanical subjects into a new print series.
Illustrator Jisu Choi Goes Wild for Riot Games’ Wild Fanfest at Hyundai Department Store in South Korea
South Korean illustrator Jisu Choi created the key visuals for Riot Games × Hyundai Department Store’s 2026 Wild Fanfest in Seoul and Pangyo, bringing Teamfight Tactics, Riftbound, Riot Store merchandise and interactive event elements together in detailed campaign illustrations.
We Are All Made From Stars: Marc Majewski Illustrates Benedikt Lehnert’s Picture Book About Life, Death and Renewal
Marc Majewski illustrates Benedikt Lehnert’s We Are All Made From Stars, a poetic children’s picture book exploring life, death, atoms, energy and renewal. Published by Little Gestalten, it combines scientific wonder with landscapes, stardust and nature-filled storytelling for young readers.
Javi Aznarez Illustrates Nine Orchard and New York’s Lower East Side for a 500-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
Illustrator Javi Aznarez captures New York’s Lower East Side in a detailed 500-piece jigsaw for Nine Orchard hotel, depicting the restored Jarmulowsky Bank and surrounding neighbourhood in a character-filled cityscape created for guests to enjoy and purchase at the hotel.
Debora Szpilman Illustrates The Edit for Attentive’s 2026 Black Friday Cyber Monday Campaign
Debora Szpilman illustrates The Edit, Attentive’s 2026 Black Friday Cyber Monday campaign, with a bold hero image and playful editorial spots. The project brings character-led illustration to BFCM research, Cyber Week strategy, ecommerce marketing, SMS, email and customer engagement.