Hi! I’m Jill
A Moluccan-Dutch Visual Development and Concept Artist for animation and games. I also take on illustration projects, specializing in culturally grounded storytelling.
I turn heritage, memory and history into bold visual worlds.
Rooted in ancestry, shaped for the now.
It’s culture made visible, tangible and unforgettable.
All with a sprinkle of MAGIC.
Featured work
& Publications
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2024 – Greenlit Pitch (NL)
Concept Artist for "Nadia's Dappere Nacht" 2D Short
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2024 – Radio Guest (Den Haag FM)
An interview about my Art Book "Rooted" and my artistic journey.
Listen here
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2024 – Animatie in Kleur (Instagram Feature)
An Interview about my experience and what it means to be a POC artist.
See here
AWARDS
Azuma's Sacrifice is an
Award-Winning Game
Design Project
Role: Art Director and Concept Artist
Want to see the full project?
My Mission? To give culture, heritage and untold stories a visible place in the present.
Through art and storytelling, I translate beautiful histories into visual experiences that invite curiosity, recognition and connection.
Shaped by my Moluccan heritage, I create worlds that give the third generation a stage while carrying the voices of those who came before me.
My work brings inherited stories, lived experience and expression together in one space, allowing culture to move forward without losing its roots. Through my art, I give memory new life and create worlds where the Moluccan identity exists in the present: visible, connected and shared across generations.
I have a deep love for teaching, pitching ideas and building creative communities.
I enjoy sharing how images and worlds are made! From the first story spark to layered illustrations that feel alive. In my workshops, I focus on (visual) storytelling and process.
I teach how to build worlds from scratch, explore cultural influences in design, and develop illustrations step by step rather than chasing perfection. My goal is to make complex ideas clear and approachable for everyone, whether we’re working on character concepts, environments or narrative-driven visuals.
I create learning spaces where curiosity, experimentation and conversation are encouraged. I believe that art education should feel generous, playful and human. EVERYONE can learn to tell meaningful stories through art when given the right tools and support.
I chatted about my book ROOTED as
a guest on the radio with Den Haag FM
Click HERE for the full interview!
A few of my collaborations
These are few of my collaborations...
Jill van der Lans
jillvanderlans@hotmail.com
