Bastiaan Vanneylen (°1995, Turnhout) is a Belgian sketch artist, cartoonist and illustrator.
His 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
His background in sculpture and academic drawing sharpened his understanding of form and space. His love for cartoons and caricatures brings a unique sense of humour and personality to his work.
The Reel Inn • Donegal, Ireland • 2019
Bastiaan currently lives and works in Dublin, Ireland.
He continues to shape his artistic practice, inspired by the rich cultural landscape around him. His artistic focus is on sketching life as it unfolds, often during commutes or when looking to make something of an otherwise dull moment.