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

Character Illustrator at Ink & Digital Archive / Instagram
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Character design illustrations created with Krita; posted on Instagram in 2023.
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.
Freelance Illustrator at Ink & Digital Tuzla
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Produced Balkan-history themed stories and illustrations for a project.
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 A Bulletin in the Heart
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Created polar-themed 64-page magazine illustrations; produced multiple short stories and visuals.
Freelance Illustrator at Ghost Train Magazine
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Illustrated a Western-themed 64-page magazine story and other comic pieces.
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.
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.

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