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 considered collection of work and ideas from the front line of contemporary illustration.
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Brian Rea’s Modern Love: A New Twist on Familiar Lines
Brian Rea continues shaping Modern Love with quiet precision. His minimal, emotionally attuned illustrations respond to each essay without overstatement—capturing intimacy, distance, and connection through simple forms that feel both immediate and enduring.
New York illustrations by Simone Massoni for Airmail.News
Simone Massoni captures the spirit of New York City in a new series for Air Mail. His sharp, elegant illustrations distill the city’s character into confident lines and subtle wit—perfectly aligned with Airmail’s cosmopolitan tone and editorial sophistication.
The Garden According to Charlotte Mendelson – Illustrated by Clara Dupré
Clara Dupré brings a sharp, botanical wit to Charlotte Mendelson’s gardening column in The Observer. Her illustrations echo the humour and drama of Mendelson’s writing—turning plants into characters and everyday garden mishaps into quietly surreal, visual punchlines.
Robert Nicol illustrations: Capturing the Invisible World of Maritime Life
Robert Nicol creates powerful editorial illustrations for Common Good Magazine, depicting the MV Dali disaster and the realities of maritime life. His atmospheric visuals highlight isolation, risk, and human resilience, using light, shadow, and composition to bring emotional depth to overlooked industries and the people within them.
Leaders Unaware of AI Use at Work, Illustrations by Debora Szpilman for HBR
Debora Szpilman has spent the past year as the visual voice of Jancis Robinson’s Financial Times columns. Her illustrations distill global wine complexities—from Bordeaux crises to Japanese viticulture—into singular, witty images. With the crispness of editorial commentary and a sophisticated eye, Szpilman consistently brings clarity and humor to the world’s most nuanced wine narratives.
Illustrations for Jancis Robinson's Wine Column in the Financial Times
For nine months, Debora Szpilman has been the illustrative powerhouse behind Jancis Robinson’s Financial Times wine column. From organic winemaking to emerging regions, Szpilman’s blend of elegance and humor renders complex oenological narratives accessible and compelling. Her continued contributions highlight the vital role of visual storytelling in world-class wine journalism.
Branch Furniture illustrated by Klaus Kremmerz
Klaus Kremmerz collaborates with Branch Furniture on a holiday campaign, bringing humour and refined design to work-from-home moments. His illustrations capture comfort and productivity, while Dutch Uncle highlights its global reach, award-winning roster, and expertise delivering high-impact creative projects for leading international brands.
