Hi, I'm Maximilien Van de Wiele, a Belgian comic book artist born in Antwerp on 1994-01-17. I’m passionate about storytelling across media—the ninth art—and I love bringing characters and worlds to life using a mix of traditional and digital tools. Most of my projects revolve around narrative illustration for magazines, galleries, and events. I regularly post inked and digital experiments on my Instagram and portfolio, and I enjoy exploring counterfactual histories and character design across different styles.

Maximilien Van de Wiele

Hi, I'm Maximilien Van de Wiele, a Belgian comic book artist born in Antwerp on 1994-01-17. I’m passionate about storytelling across media—the ninth art—and I love bringing characters and worlds to life using a mix of traditional and digital tools. Most of my projects revolve around narrative illustration for magazines, galleries, and events. I regularly post inked and digital experiments on my Instagram and portfolio, and I enjoy exploring counterfactual histories and character design across different styles.

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Hi, I’m Maximilien Van de Wiele, a Belgian comic book artist born in Antwerp on 1994-01-17. I’m passionate about storytelling across media—the ninth art—and I love bringing characters and worlds to life using a mix of traditional and digital tools.

Most of my projects revolve around narrative illustration for magazines, galleries, and events. I regularly post inked and digital experiments on my Instagram and portfolio, and I enjoy exploring counterfactual histories and character design across different styles.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Advanced
Dutch
Advanced

Work Experience

Gallery Assistant at Hubert & Breyne Gallery
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Assisted gallery operations, exhibitions and events, supported artists and visitors, and helped with installations and administration.
Cultural Mediator at Kanal-Centre Pompidou
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Mediated cultural activities, organized outreach programs and workshops, and supported exhibitions in Brussels.
Freelance Illustrator at Ghost Train Magazine
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Illustrated a Western-themed 64-page magazine story and other comic pieces.
Freelance Illustrator at A Bulletin in the Heart
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Created polar-themed 64-page magazine illustrations; produced multiple short stories and visuals.
GIF Animations / Illustrator at ESA Saint Luc Brussels
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Selected and posted GIF animations during the pandemic; animations shared on Instagram.
Freelance Illustrator at Ink & Digital Tuzla
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Produced Balkan-history themed stories and illustrations for a project.
Freelance Illustrator at Ink & Digital Archive
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Cold War history themed 9-panel short stories for Instagram; digital narrative work.
Character Illustrator at Ink & Digital Archive / Instagram
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Character design illustrations created with Krita; posted on Instagram in 2023.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Comic Book Art at Lille, France
January 11, 2030 - January 10, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services