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Aniek Bartels

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  • Vleertje Muis en het Gaapconcert

    Vleertje Muis en het Gaapconcert

    €15.99
  • Vleertje Muis Fox poster

    Vleertje Muis Fox poster

    €25.00
  • Crocodile Family poster

    Crocodile Family poster

    €25.00
  • Ceramic Squirrel Large 3

    Ceramic Squirrel Large 3

    €85.00
  • Skating Lion on Step poster A2

    Skating Lion on Step poster A2

    €40.00
  • De Blissies in Villa Voelspriet

    De Blissies in Villa Voelspriet

    €15.99
  • Super Hero Bever poster A2

    Super Hero Bever poster A2

    €40.00
  • De Blissies kaartenset

    De Blissies kaartenset

    €22.50
  • Skating Lion on Step poster

    Skating Lion on Step poster

    €25.00
  • Een kleintje erbij

    Een kleintje erbij

    €8.99
  • Friendship poster

    Friendship poster

    €25.00
  • Super Hero Bever poster

    Super Hero Bever poster

    €25.00
  • Koala Family poster

    Koala Family poster

    €25.00
  • Snail Vleertje Muis Card

    Snail Vleertje Muis Card

    €3.80
  • Vleertje Muis poster

    Vleertje Muis poster

    €25.00
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Creativity on the loose!šŸ™ŒšŸ» One of my favorit Creativity on the loose!šŸ™ŒšŸ»
One of my favorite ways to keep my creative flow flowing is to take little detours into new materials or mediums.
It’s like giving my brain a playdate with curiosity. ✨
(No grown-up rules, just messy, joyful exploration.)
As a proud perfectionist, trying something new can feel… mildly terrifying. But honestly? That’s where the magic sneaks in. New things = new surprises = fresh sparks of inspiration. ✨
A few years ago I tiptoed into the world of ceramics, and now I’m officially hooked on turning my 2D illustrations (and daydreams) into squishy, muddy 3D clay creations. There’s something wildly satisfying about seeing my doodles come to life, even if they come out a little wobbly.
How do you keep your creativity flowing?
Do you try new tools, switch styles, or just follow the weird ideas wherever they lead?
Tell me below!šŸ’™

#creativeflow #artistlife #trynewthings #clayplay #ceramicart #illustrationto3d #artjourney #creativeprocess #mixedmediaart #makersgonnamake #perfectionistrecovery #inspiredbyprocess #creativeadventure #artisticexploration #clayartist #creativeconfidence #messymagic #illustrationlove #curiousmind #creativeescape
I’m head over heels for illustrating animals, qu I’m head over heels for illustrating animals, quite literally, in this case!
This upside-down pajama monkey is part of a lifelong love affair that started when I was a kid, completely obsessed with a how-to-draw-animals book. Animals were my favorite subject then… and still are. Sorry humans, but you just don’t have that same irresistible charm.

There’s something about animals, they have this magical way of connecting with everyone.šŸ’

PS: This happy, bendy, upside-down monkey in pyjamas is now available as a birth announcement card at @studiobydiede !

#NewBaby #handpainted #newbaby #personalnursery #momtobe #parentstobe #newparents #creationpower #cutenessoverload #babygram #babyshower #nurserydecor #babygifts #kidsroominspiration #babydesign #creativityforkids #humanmade
AI made vs Human made… Let’s talk about illus AI made vs Human made…

Let’s talk about illustration. Real illustration. The kind made by humans with messy desks, wild ideas, and way too many art supplies.

AI-generated art is popping up more and more. It’s fast. It’s flashy. But let’s be real, it’s not the same. I’m not writing this because I feel threatened (I’m too busy drawing for that). I’m writing it because something feels off.

AI ā€œcreatesā€ by remixing what humans have already made. It’s like giving it red, yellow, and blue paint and watching it mix until everything turns brown. At some point, without new human ideas, it all starts to look the same. No spark. No soul.šŸ‘ŽšŸ»

Here’s what you won’t find in AI art:
šŸ’›Years of study and evolving a personal style
šŸ’› Real-world experience, what works, what doesn’t, and why.
šŸ’› Emotions and life lived 
šŸ’› Copyright (yes, that’s a thing and yes, it matters)
šŸ’› A genuinely original idea
šŸ’› Passion. The kind you can feel through the paper.

AI doesn’t dream of art. But humans do. Every real creation is someone’s dream, someone’s story, someone’s time. That’s worth protecting.

So if you can choose between a soul and a shortcut, why settle for the shortcut? I’m curious… how do you feel about AI-generated creations?

#humanmade #illustration #aivshuman #illustratorsofinstagram #madebyhumans #artistvoice #aioptout #aioptoutnow #aniekbartels
Flip with me!✨ Our new book Vleertje Muis en het Flip with me!✨
Our new book Vleertje Muis en het Gaapconcert is here and I couldn’t be prouder! Honestly, I feel like I’m really getting to know Vleertje’s dreamy little world, and it’s been such a joy (and a giggle) to pour that into the illustrations.

Illustrating children’s books has been a dream since I was a kid myself, the kind who spent more time doodling in the margins than doing actual homework. Now, with every new book, I feel more in the flow, a bit braver, and a little less tangled in perfectionism. (Though yes, I still wrestle with my eraser more than I care to admit.)āœļø

Playing with different materials, textures, and moods to find just the right atmosphere is one of my favorite parts – messy hands, happy heart. šŸ’›āœØ

So… want a sneak peek? Let’s flip through it together, no spoilers, just some cozy vibes and sleepy smiles. I’d love to hear what you think! 

Written by @susanneroos 
Illustrations by @aniekbartels 
Published by @voltkinderboeken 

#ChildrensBooks #PictureBook #KidLitArt #IllustratorsOnInstagram #ChildrensBookIllustration #NewBook #BookLaunch #AuthorIllustrator #CreativeJourney #DreamComeTrue #MixedMediaArt #DrawingDaily #CuteCharacters #WhimsicalArt #SleepyVibes #CozyIllustration #Storytime #ReadAloud #ImaginativeWorld #MakersGonnaMake
BACK IN STOCK! My art prints have been restockedāš”ļøincluding this heroic little fella: the ā€˜Superhero Beaver.’ Did you know beavers are basically nature’s capeless crusaders? With their badass dams and lodges, they build wetlands, boost biodiversity, and save the dayšŸ’ŖšŸ»

#SupportHandmade #CraftedWithLove #OriginalityMatters #ShopSmall #SupportArtists #BuyFromTheArtist #StopArtTheft #NotByAI #HandmadeWithLove #EthicalShopping #IndependentArtist #ArtWithHeart #RespectArtists #SayNoToStolenArt #ProtectCreativity #CreativeRights #FairArt #HandmadeOverMassMade #SupportIndependentArtists #AuthenticArt
Freedom, to me, means being able to create what I Freedom, to me, means being able to create what I love ā¤ļøšŸ–šŸ¼ and even make a living from it.
I know that’s not something everyone can take for granted, and that awareness makes me all the more grateful. So I try to enjoy it to the fullest.
Right now, that means dreaming up some new little ceramic squirrels šŸæļø Can’t wait to get started, hope you’re as excited as I am!

#Handmade #CeramicSquirrels #LimitedEdition #SquirrelSquad #aniekbartels #squirrelillustration #Handmade #Ceramics #ArtisanCrafts #FrenchInspiration #ShopSmall #SmallBizLove #HomeDecor #CeramicArt #FranceVibes #UniqueFinds #Handcrafted #ShopLocal #LimitedEdition #ArtistLife #Webshop
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Aniek Bartels

Illustrator & Designer
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