Bastiaan Vanneylen (°1995, Turnhout) is a Belgian sketch artist, cartoonist and illustrator.
“My work explores the rhythm of urban life, the vibrancy of pub culture, the serenity of remote landscapes, and the quiet beauty of people in everyday moments.”
O'Donoghue's Pub • Killarney, Ireland • 2022
Education
Bastiaan received his formal education in Visual and Architectural Arts and went on to graduate as Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture.
Visual & Architectural Arts (2013)
Heilig Graf Institute - Turnhout, Belgium
Heilig Graf Institute - Turnhout, Belgium
Bachelor in Fine Arts - Sculpture (2016)
Royal Academy of Fine Arts (KASK) - Ghent, Belgium
Royal Academy of Fine Arts (KASK) - Ghent, Belgium
“My background in sculpture and academic drawing shaped my understanding of form and space. My love for cartoons and caricatures brings a sense of humour and personality to my work.”
The Reel Inn • Donegal, Ireland • 2019
Bastiaan lives and works in Dublin, Ireland.
“I continue to shape my artistic practice, inspired by the rich cultural landscape around me. My artistic focus is on sketching life as it unfolds, often during commutes or when looking to make something of an otherwise dull moment.”