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.

Klaus Kremmerz x ALEXANDER - Animation 'Virginia Woolf'
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Klaus Kremmerz x ALEXANDER - Animation 'Virginia Woolf'

Klaus Kremmerz collaborates with ALEXANDER APP to animate Virginia Woolf’s London By Land, Sea and Air, narrated by Vanessa Kirby. The series blends illustration, sound, and animation to reimagine Modernist London, capturing its energy, innovation, and atmosphere through a richly layered, immersive storytelling experience.

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Timeless Essence: Javi Aznarez's Illustration Commemorating The Macallan's 200th Anniversary
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Timeless Essence: Javi Aznarez's Illustration Commemorating The Macallan's 200th Anniversary

Javi Aznárez was commissioned by The Macallan to create a large-scale illustration celebrating its 200th anniversary.

Bringing together 200 characters in a single composition, the work forms a richly layered visual narrative that captures the brand’s heritage while translating two centuries of history into a contemporary image.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Submitting Artwork to an Illustration Agency
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A Comprehensive Guide to Submitting Artwork to an Illustration Agency

A practical guide to submitting artwork to illustration agencies, covering readiness, portfolio expectations, and professional submission protocols.

It outlines how to stand out, follow agency-specific guidelines, and present work effectively, with examples from leading agencies to help illustrators approach representation strategically and increase their chances of success

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Branch Furniture illustrated by Klaus Kremmerz
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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.

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Klaus Kremmerz illustrations for FLOS
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Klaus Kremmerz illustrations for FLOS

Klaus Kremmerz collaborates with FLOS to elevate the Oblique lamp by Vincent Van Duysen through striking illustrations. Blending art and product design, the campaign highlights innovation, wireless functionality, and refined aesthetics, transforming a contemporary lighting object into a visually compelling, design-led statement piece.

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