I am a hardworking and creative person with a passion for graphical storytelling. I strive to inspire and entertain the world with fantasy stories featuring wacky characters for comics, animations, presentations, and other media. My experience spans working independently as an illustrator, assisting in retail, and contributing freelance illustrations to newspapers. Additionally, I volunteer as a workshop leader, further enriching my skills and community involvement.…

Celina Meelker

I am a hardworking and creative person with a passion for graphical storytelling. I strive to inspire and entertain the world with fantasy stories featuring wacky characters for comics, animations, presentations, and other media. My experience spans working independently as an illustrator, assisting in retail, and contributing freelance illustrations to newspapers. Additionally, I volunteer as a workshop leader, further enriching my skills and community involvement.…

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I am a hardworking and creative person with a passion for graphical storytelling. I strive to inspire and entertain the world with fantasy stories featuring wacky characters for comics, animations, presentations, and other media.

My experience spans working independently as an illustrator, assisting in retail, and contributing freelance illustrations to newspapers. Additionally, I volunteer as a workshop leader, further enriching my skills and community involvement.

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Language

Dutch
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Independent Illustrator at Studio For
January 1, 2024 - Present
Providing illustration commissions independently as part of a studio. Creating artwork and designs for various clients since 2019.
All-round store assistant at Kringloopwarenhuis Het Goed Tiel
January 1, 2024 - Present
Supporting store operations through various tasks including customer service and store upkeep.
Freelance Illustrator at De Gelderlander
January 1, 2024 - Present
Creating freelance illustrations, contributing artistic content to the Dutch newspaper De Gelderlander.
Waitress, Assistant Cook at Van der Valk Tiel
January 1, 2024 - August 19, 2025
Performed duties as waitress and assistant cook, providing restaurant service and kitchen support.

Education

Bachelor at AKV St. Joost, School of art and design, s’ Hertogenbosch
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
HAVO – Nature and health at Lingecollege, Tiel
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

Batchelor in Design
September 6, 2020 - June 20, 2024
A study about telling stories with visuals, such as illustration and animation.

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Other
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