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Aniek Bartels
Chubby Dragonfly Card
Chubby Dragonfly Card - Image 2
Chubby Dragonfly Card - Image 3

Chubby Dragonfly Card

€3.80

High quality print of an hand drawn illustration, made with gouache.
Comes with an envelope.

Size: A6
Paper: 300 g 100% recycled paper.

24 in stock

Categories: Postcard, Recycled paper

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Flexibility as a creative entrepreneur (aka: contr Flexibility as a creative entrepreneur (aka: controlled chaos)⚡️

Flexibility is often talked about as “being easygoing” or “just going with the flow.” For me, it’s something else entirely.

Being flexible with clients doesn’t mean losing myself in endless adjustments. It means listening carefully, understanding how my work will be used, and thinking along about usage and licensing, because I genuinely care about the impact of what I make.
My client knows their world best. I know mine. Somewhere in the middle, good work happens.

Flexibility also shows up in how I divide my time.
I had to learn this one. Creativity doesn’t run on command, it’s closely tied to how you feel.
So when creative thinking is hard, I switch tasks.
When ideas start flowing, I make space for them.
Deadlines still matter, but they don’t have to feel suffocating if you plan with breathing room, keep a clear overview, and actually take care of yourself
(yes, that includes rest, movement, food, and a workspace that doesn’t drain your soul).

As for style: mine isn’t fixed, and I like it that way.
Everything I make is still my style, but within that, I love trying new things. Staying in one place can feel comfortable… maybe a bit too comfortable. And when there’s room, I know it’s time to experiment again.

So no, flexibility doesn’t mean doing everything, for everyone, all the time. For me, it means moving with intention, staying open, staying curious, and staying very much myself. 💚
✨ So glad you’re here. This little feed suddenly g ✨ So glad you’re here.
This little feed suddenly got a bit more crowded, and I’m genuinely grateful you found your way here.🧡

I’m an illustrator who believes that drawings can do more than just look pretty. I make colorful, hand-drawn illustrations that spark wonder, sneak in a little humor, and help kids (and grown-ups too) understand big feelings in simple ways. Kindness, curiosity and a bit of magic are kind of my thing.

Everything starts by hand, because I love work that feels warm, imperfect, and human. Think bold colors, subtle jokes, and visuals that invite you to look twice.

Around here you’ll find:
• behind-the-scenes & process
• inspiration & sketchbook bits
• new work (and works-in-progress)
• webshop news
• ins & outs of children’s illustration and animation

Thanks for being here, feel free to look around, stay curious, and say hi 🧡

Photo by @maritdelavera.photography
This is the Swan, in the making. Part of the @mrs This is the Swan, in the making.

Part of the @mrstarskyamsterdam Starry Night poster, painted slowly, by hand, feather by feather. 🤍

I believe handmade matters, especially for children.
Because when kids grow up surrounded by real brushstrokes, tiny imperfections and human choices, they learn something important:
• creativity has value
• imagination takes time
• and not everything amazing appears instantly

Handmade tells a story.
You’ll meet this swan on the MrStarsky Starry Night poster, among the other animal constellations. 🦢
I love collaborating with positive kids brands tha I love collaborating with positive kids brands that create with care, intention and respect for quality.
Brands that believe good design tells a story and is made to last (even after many washes and little adventures).

I bring hand-drawn, original illustrations, playful all-over prints and a strong, intuitive sense of colour.
Thoughtful by nature. Joyful by default. 💛

Working together means a personal, involved process,  where ideas grow, align and turn into something meaningful for kids.

If this feels like your world, you’re very welcome to send me a DM 🥜
New year, freshly sharpened pencils. 💛 Today I hap New year, freshly sharpened pencils. 💛
Today I happily dove back into work, surrounded by stories, colors and curious minds.

I wish you all a joyful, colorful year ahead, and may 2026 be filled with even more children discovering the magic of illustrations and creativity ✨

Oh, and good to know: my calendar still has a few cozy empty spots.
If you think my illustrations could help bring your ideas or goals to life this year, feel free to slide into my DMs 💛
Cozy scene with our Blissies book by @huisjefalurod
2025, wrapped!✨ As the year comes to a close, I co 2025, wrapped!✨ As the year comes to a close, I couldn’t resist wrapping it up in colors, characters, and a whole lot of imagination. These moments say a lot about what this year looked like for me: playful worlds, curious minds, big feelings made a little simpler, and illustrations meant for children.
I believe creativity helps kids explore emotions, curiosity, and care for the world around them, and I’m so grateful I get to tell those stories through my work every single day.

Most of all: thank you. For following along, for sharing, for cheering me on, and for every single order that found its way to my webshop (yes, my heart still skips a beat every time). Your support means more than I can put into words.🤍
#bestnine2025 #best9
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Aniek Bartels

Illustrator & Designer
With a big heart for
sustainability

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BTW NL001132973B53
KVK 53309294

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