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.

Gardening Stories: Capturing the Magic of the Garden Illustrated By Clara Dupre

Gardening Stories: Capturing the Magic of the Garden Illustrated By Clara Dupre

Clara Dupre illustrates 24 Illustrations for Charlotte Mendelson’s Observer gardening column with witty editorial botanical artwork. Her gardening illustrations combine plants, humour, character, and storytelling, making the series a strong reference for professional garden illustration, botanical editorial art, and illustrated gardening stories.

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Clara Dupré for Internazionale Kids: A Simple Look at Love
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Clara Dupré for Internazionale Kids: A Simple Look at Love

Clara Dupré illustrates a feature for Internazionale Kids exploring the question “What is love?”. Through clear editorial storytelling, the piece presents love as something expressed through actions, care, and responsibility, helping young readers understand emotions in a calm, accessible way grounded in everyday experiences.

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Clara Super Duper x Lufthansa: Inspiration Above the Clouds

Clara Super Duper x Lufthansa: Inspiration Above the Clouds

Clara Dupré collaborates with Lufthansa on the Allegris Art Series, transforming long-haul travel into creative inspiration. Flying aboard the new Allegris cabins, she developed artwork reflecting the experience of flight, joining a European roster of illustrators translating journeys into visual storytelling across campaigns and public exhibitions.

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