My name is Giulia, and I’m a digital and traditional illustrator based in the Netherlands. Under the pen name The World or Nothing, I’ve built a portfolio of whimsical illustrations and charming characters. Over the years, I’ve worked with private clients and showcased my work at various art markets across the Netherlands. I’ve pursued my art education through a combination of online courses and personalized tutoring. For the past two years, I’ve had the privilege of learning directly from renowned artists such as Jonathan Hardesty, Wouter Tulp, and Nathan Fowkes. I’ve also attended the Dutch Institute of Realist Art to further refine my craft. Currently, I am enrolled at the Venster Academy of Illustration in Utrecht, where I am undertaking a year-long program focused on storytelling and illustration. I wish to expand both my knowledge and portfolio, and gain hands-on experience as a full-time illustrator.

Giulia Beck

My name is Giulia, and I’m a digital and traditional illustrator based in the Netherlands. Under the pen name The World or Nothing, I’ve built a portfolio of whimsical illustrations and charming characters. Over the years, I’ve worked with private clients and showcased my work at various art markets across the Netherlands. I’ve pursued my art education through a combination of online courses and personalized tutoring. For the past two years, I’ve had the privilege of learning directly from renowned artists such as Jonathan Hardesty, Wouter Tulp, and Nathan Fowkes. I’ve also attended the Dutch Institute of Realist Art to further refine my craft. Currently, I am enrolled at the Venster Academy of Illustration in Utrecht, where I am undertaking a year-long program focused on storytelling and illustration. I wish to expand both my knowledge and portfolio, and gain hands-on experience as a full-time illustrator.

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My name is Giulia, and I’m a digital and traditional illustrator based in the Netherlands. Under the pen name The World or Nothing, I’ve built a portfolio of whimsical illustrations and charming characters. Over the years, I’ve worked with private clients and showcased my work at various art markets across the Netherlands.

I’ve pursued my art education through a combination of online courses and personalized tutoring. For the past two years, I’ve had the privilege of learning directly from renowned artists such as Jonathan Hardesty, Wouter Tulp, and Nathan Fowkes. I’ve also attended the Dutch Institute of Realist Art to further refine my craft.

Currently, I am enrolled at the Venster Academy of Illustration in Utrecht, where I am undertaking a year-long program focused on storytelling and illustration.

I wish to expand both my knowledge and portfolio, and gain hands-on experience as a full-time illustrator.

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Language

Dutch
Intermediate
English
Advanced
Portuguese
Fluent
French
Beginner
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Assistent Planontwikkelaar at Willems VGO
May 1, 2024 - Present
Assisted during plan development and plan elaboration phases for sustainability projects of social housing districts. Responsibilities included preparing presentations and schemes, communicating with advisors, preparing graphic materials for residents and municipalities, selecting and ordering materials, planning and preparing contract documents. Received training in energy performance advice (EP-WB) and the Result-Oriented System (RGS method).
ZZP’er Freelance illustrator at The World or Nothing
October 1, 2023 - Present
Sell own illustrations via web shop (Etsy) and various art markets. Take custom assignments for private clients (paintings, cards, characters). Participate in exhibitions and workshops such as Club Delft Festival and Culture Evening.

Education

MSc Architecture at TU Delft
August 1, 2020 - April 30, 2023
BSc Architectuur, Urbanisme en Landschap at Universidade Positivo
February 1, 2014 - December 31, 2019
Erasmus, Urban Design at Hogeschool Saxion
August 1, 2016 - July 31, 2017
Summer School at Bartlett School of Architecture
July 1, 2019 - July 31, 2019

Qualifications

RGS
January 11, 2030 - July 26, 2025
V&G training
January 11, 2030 - July 26, 2025
Expressive portraits with Jonathan Hardesty
September 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023
Character Design with Wouter Tulp
August 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Other