Panter wil niet praten

For Panter wil niet praten (ages 7–10) I worked with warm, expressive colours and rich textures that add depth and emotion. I alternated full-colour spreads with looser, sketch-like illustrations to show both beauty and imperfection. Big and small, refined and raw: everything has its own value.

The story is about being allowed to be yourself, even when you are different or have a unique trait. With my illustrations I want to invite children and adults to look at differences with an open mind and to celebrate that everyone is special in their own way.