About Tamara Houtveen

Nice to meet you! My name is Tamara Houtveen and I work as an illustrator and designer. I live and work in Leusden, near Amersfoort (the Netherlands).

In addition to my work experience as an illustrator, I also have a lot of experience as an in-house graphic designer and visual designer. I graduated from HKU in Digital Media Design (Bachelor of arts & technology). With my broad experience, I can support you well in both the illustrations ánd the graphic and technical side of the process.

I like to give my illustrations a handmade feel, even though I prefer to work digitally in Procreate and Photoshop for projects. By working with handmade textures and looser lines, the illustration becomes more unique.

Do you need a vector illustration for your project? No problem, because I can also work in Adobe Illustrator. These illustrations and patterns have a cleaner and more polished look, but are perfect for some printing methods or manufacturer specifications.

My work is colorful and cheerful. I like to illustrate happy characters and animals. Additionally, I always try to add a touch of humor to my work and I love ‘easter eggs’ in illustrations.

When I’m not working on illustrations, you can find me in the vegetable garden or I like to go to a museum. I also have a love for vintage items, sustainability, and enjoy hiking.

My clients include: moses. Verlag, Magellan Verlag, Westfalenstoffe, Kjekk&Søt, Vintage In My heart, Wrappily, Thomas Editions, I Am A Bookworm and many more.

What I bring to your project:

• With my helicopter view, I provide an overview of the project.
• I bring a lot of experience, also for graphic design and the technical aspect.
• Deadline? No problem. I work in a structured manner and deliver projects on time.
• Need a creative solution? You’ll find it with me!
• I’m happy to brainstorm with you, also when it comes to marketing.

Want to know more? I’d love to get in touch with you! Contact me via the button below or send an email to: contact@tamarahoutveen.com.

Do you prefer to follow me on social media? I am active on Instagram and LinkedIn.