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Let's talk:contact (at) seppevandenberghe (dot) com
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About:
Hello! I am Seppe, an illustrator and graphic designer based in Ostend (BE).
Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work on a range of projects, including book covers and interior illustrations, artwork for music releases and posters, as well as drawings for newspapers and magazines.
When creating books, I try to approach my audience — young and old — with care and respect. When making books, I try not to see my readers as “just children.” I remember the books that touched me when I was a child, filled with worlds to discover and colorful characters to meet. I hope to create exactly that for the beautiful new generations of children growing up right now.
Through considered imagery and, where possible, a sense of poetic nuance, I hope to offer younger generations visual worlds that feel meaningful and worth growing up with.
Living along the grey Belgian coastline, I spend a lot of time walking by the sea and listening to the gulls. The rhythm and atmosphere of the coast quietly shape and inform my work.
Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work on a range of projects, including book covers and interior illustrations, artwork for music releases and posters, as well as drawings for newspapers and magazines.
When creating books, I try to approach my audience — young and old — with care and respect. When making books, I try not to see my readers as “just children.” I remember the books that touched me when I was a child, filled with worlds to discover and colorful characters to meet. I hope to create exactly that for the beautiful new generations of children growing up right now.
Through considered imagery and, where possible, a sense of poetic nuance, I hope to offer younger generations visual worlds that feel meaningful and worth growing up with.
Living along the grey Belgian coastline, I spend a lot of time walking by the sea and listening to the gulls. The rhythm and atmosphere of the coast quietly shape and inform my work.
Education:
Master degree in graphic- and visual arts (the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, KASK, Ghent).
Publicated books:
• Koningspinguïn Quinn, Querido (2025).
• Tekkeltje Tralala, De Eenhoorn (2025).
• Opa Heeft Dementie, EPO (2024).
• De Wolkeneters, De Eenhoorn (2021).
• Zebra Blos, De Eenhoorn (2019).
• Drakendal, De Eenhoorn (2019).
• Groetjes uit Poesbekistan, De Eenhoorn (2018).
• Gerhardt Gott, Carnets du vide: Neige-galerie, (2017).
• Duifje, De Eenhoorn (2016).
• Papperdidas en het speelgoed van de Sint, Van Halewyck (2016).
• Cafard (the graphic novel), Lannoo (2015).
• Een reus van een beer, De Eenhoorn (2015).
• Papperdidas en de Sint, Van Halewyck (2015).
• De gouden bal, Clavis (2013).
• Slaap nu, Ninette, Lannoo (2011).
• Roos & Anders, Clavis (2009).
• Een warm hemd voor de winter, De Eenhoorn (2007).
• Tekkeltje Tralala, De Eenhoorn (2025).
• Opa Heeft Dementie, EPO (2024).
• De Wolkeneters, De Eenhoorn (2021).
• Zebra Blos, De Eenhoorn (2019).
• Drakendal, De Eenhoorn (2019).
• Groetjes uit Poesbekistan, De Eenhoorn (2018).
• Gerhardt Gott, Carnets du vide: Neige-galerie, (2017).
• Duifje, De Eenhoorn (2016).
• Papperdidas en het speelgoed van de Sint, Van Halewyck (2016).
• Cafard (the graphic novel), Lannoo (2015).
• Een reus van een beer, De Eenhoorn (2015).
• Papperdidas en de Sint, Van Halewyck (2015).
• De gouden bal, Clavis (2013).
• Slaap nu, Ninette, Lannoo (2011).
• Roos & Anders, Clavis (2009).
• Een warm hemd voor de winter, De Eenhoorn (2007).
Awards:
• Awarded a White Ravon 2025 for Tekkeltje Tralala to be part of the best 200 books internationally, selected by the Internationale Jugendbibliothek München). The White Ravens are international recommendations for outstanding books in the field of children’s and youth literature, curated by the International Youth Library in Munich. This catalogue features titles from 63 countries.
• First price winner of the kinder- en jeugdjury 2017 (Book: Een reus van een beer, currently sold-out).
• Awarded a White Ravon 2022 for De Wolkeneters to be part of the best 200 books internationally, selected by the Internationale Jugendbibliothek München). The White Ravens are international recommendations for outstanding books in the field of children’s and youth literature, curated by the International Youth Library in Munich. This catalogue features titles from 63 countries.
• First price winner of the kinder- en jeugdjury 2017 (Book: Een reus van een beer, currently sold-out).
• Awarded a White Ravon 2022 for De Wolkeneters to be part of the best 200 books internationally, selected by the Internationale Jugendbibliothek München). The White Ravens are international recommendations for outstanding books in the field of children’s and youth literature, curated by the International Youth Library in Munich. This catalogue features titles from 63 countries.
Translations:
• Published in Dutch, German, French (both France and Canada), Danish, Russian and Slovenian.
Clients:
Querido, Mont des Arts/Kunstberg, WooRank, WordLift, C&A, Lannoo, dS Magazine (De Standaard), Koninklijke Vlaamse Schouwburg, De Eenhoorn, Plus Magazine, Clavis, Zealrecords, Diekeure, VAN IN, Abimo, Neige-Galerie, LBGTQ+ Mongolia, el NEGOCITO Records, Van Halewyck, Pelckmans, Roularta Media Group, Gent Smaakt, and many others ..
Expositions:
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• 2013: June, August & September, Solo exhibition: Vrijstaat O. (Ostend, BE)
• 2014: LOADING, Het Paviljoen (Ghent, BE): with Bart Vermeiren, A production by S.M.A.K., HISK and KASK, currated by Sam Sterckx. • 2015: Group exhibition: Montanus 5 (Diksmuide, BE) with Dirk Demeyere • 2018: solo exposition 'De Berg van Seppe', 1st - 31st of march, Library of Zedelgem (BE) • 2025: May 8th – November 2nd Monsters! @ Villa Verbeelding (Hasselt, BE) Group exhibition featuring drawings by Axel Scheffler (The Gruffalo), Jeska Verstegen, Dieter Van der Ougstraete, Lieve Baeten, Alice Hoogstad, Ana Juan, Leo Timmers, and others. |
Languages:
• Dutch (mother tongue)
• English (good)
• French (basic)
• English (good)
• French (basic)
Skills:
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Indesign
• Adobe Photoshop
• Sketch
• Figma
• Pencil, brush, paint, ink, ..
• Adobe Indesign
• Adobe Photoshop
• Sketch
• Figma
• Pencil, brush, paint, ink, ..
Testimonials:
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"Seppe is brilliant and gifted with an extraordinary artistic talent. His keen understanding of client needs allows him to create visuals and designs that resonate deeply with targeted audiences. Seppe consistently delivers captivating and effective artwork. I really enjoyed every work we've done together!"
Andrea (cyberandy) Volpini CEO and Co-founder of WordLift ★★★★★ "I have already worked with Seppe for two of my children's books and my daughter's babycard. Seppe always starts with full enthusiasm and pays a lot of attention to feedback."
Sarah Wulteput, Author Kinder-Maat ★★★★★ "Hij verzorgde ook de (grafisch-)vormgeving van het boek, en die is heel geslaagd met bijzondere pagina’s tussen de hoofdstukken."
Toin Duijx over Tekkeltje Tralala |
"Seppe is a visual rockstar! In his three years as our lead designer, he's turned abstract ideas into sleek design narratives that resonate with everyone. His talent for capturing the human experience in every project is magic. But this team player is more than just a designer always willing to go the extra mile; he's a passionate artist whose commitment transforms every illustration into pure gold. We don't just like Seppe's work – we feel it."
Boris Demaria, CEO WooRank ★★★★★ "As the Marketing Content Manager at WordLift, I worked closely with Seppe for two years. His creativity transformed our online presence across our blog, social media, and website. Seppe's artwork was consistently outstanding, visually striking, and full of personality. His unique blend of technical skill and innovative vision elevated our brand's visual appeal. I wholeheartedly endorse Seppe."
Valentina (Valentina Izzo) Izzo Marketing Content Manager presso WordLift ★★★★★ |
Others about my work:
"A heart-warming illustrated novel for children, which adults will enjoy too." de morgen about een Reus Van een beer |
"An absolute triumph." nbd biblion ABOUT EEN REUS VAN EEN BEER |
"the illustrations are particularly atmospheric." Pluizer.be about de wolkeneters |
"this book contains simply beautiful illustrations." de Boekenkast about Drakendal |