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.

From Van Driver to Barolo Connoisseur: Debora Szpilman’s FT Illustration Chronicles Stephen Browett's Remarkable Wine Journey
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From Van Driver to Barolo Connoisseur: Debora Szpilman’s FT Illustration Chronicles Stephen Browett's Remarkable Wine Journey

Debora Szpilman’s vibrant Financial Times illustration chronicles Stephen Browett’s evolution from van driver to wine connoisseur. Capturing his adventurous shift from Bordeaux to the realm of Italian Barolo, Szpilman’s artwork vividly narrates a flavorful journey of entrepreneurship and discovery with her signature hand-drawn charm and discerning visual wit.

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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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