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Below you can find all my scientific illustrations that may be used for licensing
and can be ordered as limited edition giclée prints.
Below you can find all my scientific illustrations that may be used for licensing
and can be ordered as limited edition giclée prints.
PROJECTS
Below you can find several of the bigger projects on which I had the pleasure to work until today.
To see my most recent work please visit my Instagram page.
BOOKS
Birds of Prey – The most beautiful and powerful animals in the sky
Birds of prey capture the imagination. They are the foundation of many myths and mysteries. Usually, they soar high in the sky, searching for prey, or sit camouflaged, keeping watch.
I found a lot of joy in illustrating dynamic postures of some of the most iconic raptors of the world. The book is 38 x 28 cm, by far the biggest one I made so far! I collaborated with my dad who wrote the text.
Language : Dutch
Publishers : Lannoo
74 pages | 381 x 280 mm | EAN 978 94 0149 600 1
The Little Owl – Population Dynamics, Behavior and Management of Athene Noctua
2nd Edition, 2023
Dries Van Nieuwenhuyse, Ronald van Harxen, David H. Johnson, Illustrated by Joris De Raedt
The basic biology of owls is poorly understood compared to that of other bird species. The Little Owl, Athene noctua, is one of the best models for biological and conservation research. Though widespread across Europe, Asia and North Africa, populations of the Little Owl are now in decline, making studies of its behavior and ecology all the more important. This extensively revised and updated second edition features substantial new long-term data on population dynamics, behavioral observations and breeding biology of the Little Owl. The authors discuss its wide-ranging ecology, genetics, subspecies and population status by country. In addition, they outline a research strategy and monitoring program. Exceptional illustrations of all 14 subspecies cover embryonic and chick development, feather growth and molt, including high-quality drawings presenting concrete management suggestions. Whilst being an invaluable resource for academic researchers, its accessible and straightforward style will also appeal to amateur ornithologists and enthusiasts.
Language : English
Publishers : Cambridge University Press
539 pages | 21.59 x 1.27 x 21.59 cm | ISBN: 9781009100151
Birds of Prey & Owls of Northwest Europe
For 32 months the Dutch magazine Roots featured a section on Raptors and Owls. The writings of bird expert and Roots-editor Paul Böhre together with my illustrations and infographics offered the readers an inside into the life and habits of the birds. Over a periode of two years I worked on putting everything together as a book. It counts 256 pages and describes the 21 birds of prey and 10 owl species of Northwest Europe. The book also features new illustrations, additional information and tips for in the field. The book is available in Dutch and in German.
Language : Dutch
Publishers : Roots | Fontaine Uitgevers
256 pages | flexibind | ISBN 978 90 5956 724 5
German edition : Kosmos | EAN: 9783440159323
French edition : Editions Artemis | EAN: 9782816012446
Vol van Natuur – A Handbook for Guides and Nature Lovers
Kris Struyf, Natuuracademie vzw, Illustrated by Joris De Raedt
We are inseparably connected to nature. That’s why we find so much soothing peace in it. At the same time, all the living creatures around us evoke wonder and fascination. Moreover, nature is an incredibly efficient, strong, and yet flexible web of interrelationships between those living beings.
Vol van Natuur offers you a comprehensive view of these connections, teaches you how to read landscapes, and brings order to the thousands of life forms that differ so greatly from one another. It delves into every theme that shapes our understanding of nature: from evolution and the plant, fungal, and animal kingdoms, to ecosystem services, ecology, climate, and nature conservation.
Language : Dutch
Publishers : LannooCampus
512 pages | 242 x 172 mm | EAN: 9789401488785
STAMPS
Postal stamp designs for bpost
Since 2022 I've had the privilege to design postal stamps for bpost.
2022 : Frog species from Belgium
2024 : Rare courtship behavior
2024 : Endangered underwater life
NATURE RESERVES & PARKS
SHARJAH SAFARI PARK, located in the UAE, is one of the largest and most impressive safari parks in the Middle East, covering an expansive 8,000 acres. Opened in 2022, the park is home to over 120 species of animals from Africa and Asia, including iconic wildlife like lions, giraffes, elephants, and rhinos. The park is divided into different zones, each replicating the natural habitats of various regions, such as the African Savannah, Asian jungles, and Arabian desert landscapes. Visitors can embark on guided safari tours, explore walking trails, or enjoy interactive exhibits that highlight conservation efforts and the importance of preserving biodiversity. Designed with both education and entertainment in mind, Sharjah Safari Park offers an immersive and eco-friendly experience, making it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and families alike.accessible and straightforward style will also appeal to amateur ornithologists and enthusiasts.
I was commissioned to make identification drawings of over a 140 species. These are used on information panels all over the park.
The WASIT WETLAND CENTRE is a natural reserve in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates). It has a very diverse ecosystem, which comprises coastal sand dunes and salt flats, linking ponds and a large, open lake. The reserve also contains many lagoons. This gives a home to many bird species. Including numerous migrating and rare birds. The centre aims to educate people on this diversity and it offers its facilities to the public and researchers. It contains eight bird hides, each providing detailed information and sign-boards about the birds that frequent the area, while binoculars and golf carts are available to take visitors through the wetlands and to the bird hides.
This is one of the bigger projects I have worked on as an illustrator. I made identification drawings, silhouettes and distribution maps of over 75 bird species. These are used all over the reserve on the information panels, in the bird hides and as decorative elements on the buildings. There are also several vector drawings for child-friendly educational installations.
The layout and design of the final panels was done by Sophy Cave and Abjad Design.
The centre won the Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 2019.
The AL HEFAIYAH MOUNTAIN CONSERVATION CENTRE, located at the base of the Hajar Mountains outside of Kalba, celebrates the rich biodiversity of the region’s mountain habitats. Through conservation initiatives and community education, the Centre is committed to protect both the delicate landscape and its vulnerable wildlife for future generations. With Landscape enclosures and many displays, Al Hefaiyah Mountain Conservation Centre draws visitors close to the flora and fauna of the mountains, and highlights the strong connections between the animals and landscape and regional creativity and culture. The Centre is home to 30 species, many of them on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List. Endangered species include the Arabian leopard, Arabian wolf, striped hyena and the Arabian tahr. They where kept and bred at the Breeding Centre for Endangered Arabian Wildlife in Sharjah who’s efforts in the protection of Arabian wildlife are indispensable.
All the identification drawings and silhouettes featured on the information panels across the centre have been produced by Joris De Raedt. The layout, pictograms and design where done by Sophy Cave and Abjad Design.
The KHOR KALBA MANGROVE CENTRE informs the public on the richness of this protected mangrove area. It is an important (breeding)site for many species of birds and marine life. In fact the biodiversity in this reserve is one of the highest of the country. The mangrove forrest even has its own subspecies of Collared Kingfisher. The endangered Todiramphus chloris kalbaensis is only breeding in this Ramsar protected area on the border with Oman. There are only about 140 of them. For many juvenile sea turtles and sharks the estuary is a safe haven as well, rich in nutrients and more protected than the open waters. Making illustrations and silhouettes of about 70 species that live in the area. They are used on the information panels in and around the centre. You can have a virtual tour in this video by Khaleej Times.
KALBA BIRD OF PREY CENTRE
Right after graduation I was commissioned to deliver all illustrations, distribution maps and graphics needed for a new raptor visitor centre in Sharjah, UEA. The Kalba Bird of Prey Centre in Kalba is a dynamic and engaging facility in which visitors can see and experience the power of birds of prey in the Arabian Peninsula during live demonstration and displays.
The layout and design where done by Sophy Cave and Abjad Design.
The Bedouin tribes have a rich history of hunting with birds of prey, and falconry continues to be a popular tradition today. The Kalba Bird of Prey Centre offers live flying demonstrations and has aviaries that house a variety of birds, including owls, eagles, buzzards, vultures, and falcons. Through these interactive displays, the centre introduces visitors to a range of native raptor species, showcasing the diverse wildlife of the region.
Located in the Khor Kalba nature reserve, one of Sharjah’s top attractions, the centre is a must-visit. After your visit, take a stroll through the reserve to enjoy Kalba’s pleasant weather and explore its varied landscapes and rich wildlife, making it one of the most renowned national parks in Sharjah.