I am Carolien, a freelance illustrator who loves creating colorful, whimsical worlds that feel imaginative yet still familiar. I illustrated the book Ben ik wel normaal? and lead author talks and creative workshops that inspire children to tell their own stories. My work stands out for its simplicity, warmth, and dry humor, bringing playful twists that make both children and adults smile.…

CarolienDeRop

I am Carolien, a freelance illustrator who loves creating colorful, whimsical worlds that feel imaginative yet still familiar. I illustrated the book Ben ik wel normaal? and lead author talks and creative workshops that inspire children to tell their own stories. My work stands out for its simplicity, warmth, and dry humor, bringing playful twists that make both children and adults smile.…

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I am Carolien, a freelance illustrator who loves creating colorful, whimsical worlds that feel imaginative yet still familiar. I illustrated the book Ben ik wel normaal? and lead author talks and creative workshops that inspire children to tell their own stories. My work stands out for its simplicity, warmth, and dry humor, bringing playful twists that make both children and adults smile.

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Language

Dutch
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Freelance illustrator at Carolien De Rop Illustrator
January 1, 2020 - Present
Zelfstandig illustrator met focus op illustraties en visuele vormgeving op maat; Eigen webshop met focus op illustraties; Actief sinds 2024
Eigen webshop medewerker at toettoetstudio.be
January 1, 2024 - Present
Webshop met focus op illustraties
Boek ‘Ben ik wel normaal?’ at Pelckmans
January 1, 2021 - September 23, 2025
Concept, illustraties en vormgeving
Tentoonstelling 'Ben ik wel normaal?' at Maagdenhuis Antwerpen
November 1, 2019 - November 30, 2019
Tentoonstelling van mijn masterproef.

Education

Master of Arts in de beeldende kunsten at Sint Lucas Antwerpen
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor of Arts in de beeldende kunsten (Illustratie, Grafisch ontwerp) at Sint Lucas Antwerpen
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
DTP grafisch ontwerp at Syntra Antwerpen
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
Publiciteit en illustratie at Fransesco Paviljioen Herentals
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

Master of arts in de beeldende kunsten
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor of arts in de beeldende kunsten
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
DTP grafisch ontwerp
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
Publiciteit en illustratie
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other
    paper Illustrations for visual support in trauma therapy

    paper Animation for lecture


    Short frame-by-frame animation as visual support for a lecture by the COACS practice.
    The video runs at a calm pace to stay in sync with the lecture.
    The lecture focuses on how our brain works.