HENK STOLKER
12 juli 1961, Breda, NL

Henk Stolker experiments with 3D to enhance perspective and optical illusions in his illustrations. He uses 3D software to construct complex compositions, which he then transforms into layered and stylized images. This allows him to abstract realistic shapes and create spatial depth within his signature illustration style.

EDUCATION
1983 – 1987: Art Academy St-Joost in Breda, department Graphic Design
1979 – 1983: Art Academy Beeldende Vorming in Tilburg, department Fine Arts
1973 – 1979: KSE in Etten-Leur, department VWO

STUDIES
2011: Cultuur Ondernemen, presentation training
2010: BNO Academie, presentation training

EXPERIENCE
1987 – present day: Freelance illustrator, animator and grafisch designer BNO. Publications in many magazines at home and abroad, among which AllerHande, Playboy, Quest, Rails, Viva, Volkskrant, MacAddict.
1991 – present day: Affiliated with agency Comic House, which represents an extensive group of leading authors in the field of comics, cartoons, illustration, etc.
2021: Certificate BNO: Instagram for professional image makers
2004 – 2018: Internship supervisor for students Illustration
2005 – 2015: Coordinator Regio Zuid Stichting Teken Mijn Verhaal
2009: Extern supervisor for the final exams at Willem de Kooning Academie, course Illustration
2007 – 2009: Designer and DTP-er at Zone 5300, magazine about comics, culture & more.
2008: Cultural Ambassador Etten-Leur
1988 – 1993: Designer and DTP-er at NIC Bulletin, clubmagazine Nederlandse Illustratoren Contact

LANGUAGES
Dutch (native), English, German.

HOBBIES
Running, playing piano.

FAMILY
Father: Michel Stolker, Dutch professional racing cyclist
Daughter: Merel Stolker, artist