https://tessavanvuren.com Tessa van Vuren Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:16:15 +0000 https://tessavanvuren.com en https://tessavanvuren.com/Homepage Tue, 23 May 2023 12:23:06 +0000 Tessa van Vuren https://tessavanvuren.com/Homepage Hi, I’m Tessa, an illustrator and 2D animator based in Utrecht, NL. In my work, I love to combine digital and analogue elements to create rich and playful visuals. Most of my work is centered around characters, all with their own stories and emotions, often using myself as an inspiration (that maybe explains all the characters with the short blond hair and turtlenecks). But mostly, I want to make people smile when they see my work.As a freelancer, I enjoy working on a variety of projects (commissioned and personal), including animated music videos, explainer animations, and illustrations. When I’m not working, I enjoy making my own ceramic teacups with weirdly shaped faces and trying my hand at some new vegetarian recipes. Education: University of the Arts Utrecht (Bachelor of Design, 2D Animation). Click here to see my CV. <img width="500" height="496" width_o="500" height_o="496" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/09f85ee8f64b1efbb8d544e5b47d1ff25f53dc5958c9137f1259176875e784bf/Zelfportret-01.gif" data-mid="203252365" border="0" data-scale="92" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/500/i/09f85ee8f64b1efbb8d544e5b47d1ff25f53dc5958c9137f1259176875e784bf/Zelfportret-01.gif" /> Selected clients: <img width="2087" height="153" width_o="2087" height_o="153" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/96732952f8b6e1c56a196e1e5001a532bcd226d41e2d04bbe9d56b311b3c0d69/oPDRACHTGEVERS_2025.png" data-mid="243636915" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/96732952f8b6e1c56a196e1e5001a532bcd226d41e2d04bbe9d56b311b3c0d69/oPDRACHTGEVERS_2025.png" /> https://tessavanvuren.com/Work-1 Mon, 22 May 2023 14:28:39 +0000 Tessa van Vuren https://tessavanvuren.com/Work-1 https://tessavanvuren.com/Mobile-header Mon, 22 May 2023 14:28:39 +0000 Tessa van Vuren https://tessavanvuren.com/Mobile-header Lorem Ipsum Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Pellentesque condimentum eros sed vehicula rhoncus. Maecenas vel molestie est. Sed quis turpis sapien. Donec vel dignissim augue, vel maximus velit. Pellentesque eget pretium tellus, nec aliquet purus. Information EmailInstagramTwitter https://tessavanvuren.com/Thomas-Lipton Mon, 22 May 2023 14:28:40 +0000 Tessa van Vuren https://tessavanvuren.com/Thomas-Lipton <img width="1920" height="1080" width_o="1920" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/39ff4fb8dee65bc7e2cb981e4c51016f11244f3b746e0cb2f92848b4cbdd11d5/2V12_logo_frame.png" data-mid="189916761" border="0" data-scale="100" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/39ff4fb8dee65bc7e2cb981e4c51016f11244f3b746e0cb2f92848b4cbdd11d5/2V12_logo_frame.png" /> 2 voor 12Client: NPO 2 / BNNVaraVoice over: Job CohenDesign and animation: Tessa van VurenAn animation I made for Dutch TV program 2 voor 12, about the founder of Liptop Tea: Sir. Thomas Lipton. https://tessavanvuren.com/Pakje-Kunst-animations Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:40:42 +0000 Tessa van Vuren https://tessavanvuren.com/Pakje-Kunst-animations https://tessavanvuren.com/Clipphanger-ontgroeningen Fri, 01 Sep 2023 09:54:18 +0000 Tessa van Vuren https://tessavanvuren.com/Clipphanger-ontgroeningen <img width="1920" height="1080" width_o="1920" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/737d4ee462b94ea60d8f0898c8de958c365c3c3ed352687d025a1e6be31a8e21/Ontgroeningen-0-00-54-05.jpg" data-mid="191886103" border="0" data-scale="100" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/737d4ee462b94ea60d8f0898c8de958c365c3c3ed352687d025a1e6be31a8e21/Ontgroeningen-0-00-54-05.jpg" /> ClipphangerEducational short about the tradition of hazings in Dutch student societies. Client: NTR/SchoolTV Design and animation: Tessa van Vuren Voice over: Michiel Eijsbouts https://tessavanvuren.com/Kunstenbond-card Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:16:15 +0000 Tessa van Vuren https://tessavanvuren.com/Kunstenbond-card <img width="1748" height="1240" width_o="1748" height_o="1240" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/4368b04da5d107c2f21593c9b2b042869b1c4b2c3df0a9cc56d0288bfe8a16e8/Kunstenbond-bedankkaart-01.png" data-mid="243637425" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/4368b04da5d107c2f21593c9b2b042869b1c4b2c3df0a9cc56d0288bfe8a16e8/Kunstenbond-bedankkaart-01.png" /> KunstenbondA personalized thank you/goodbye card for 2 leaving board members. Client: Kunstenbond https://tessavanvuren.com/Istanbul-International-School Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:53:07 +0000 Tessa van Vuren https://tessavanvuren.com/Istanbul-International-School Istanbul International School&nbsp;Video about the student's journey to Istanbul International school, from the European part of the city to the Asian part. Informative video for the (future) students the school and their caregivers. Client: Istanbul International SchoolStoryboard/design/animation: Tessa van Vuren https://tessavanvuren.com/VNK-Bulletin-cover Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:27:30 +0000 Tessa van Vuren https://tessavanvuren.com/VNK-Bulletin-cover <img width="1280" height="905" width_o="1280" height_o="905" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7305baf04a733f2e40a3d4e7a219ee9297b42abc83fe23f87a0366de5e2f5125/Bulletin_01_2025_VOORKANT.jpeg" data-mid="224988226" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/7305baf04a733f2e40a3d4e7a219ee9297b42abc83fe23f87a0366de5e2f5125/Bulletin_01_2025_VOORKANT.jpeg" /> <img width="3507" height="2480" width_o="3507" height_o="2480" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/71e83fcac4b9c804268d5c4315d46720be09e7fba306f73b84365f348125bea0/VNK-illustratie-full-binnenwerk.png" data-mid="224990233" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/71e83fcac4b9c804268d5c4315d46720be09e7fba306f73b84365f348125bea0/VNK-illustratie-full-binnenwerk.png" /> Vereniging van Nederlandse Kunsthistorici (VNK) Client: Vereniging van Nederlandse KunsthistoriciConcept and illustration: Tessa van Vuren Art Direction: Annemieke Hogervorst https://tessavanvuren.com/Hard-Hoofd-1 Mon, 22 May 2023 14:28:41 +0000 Tessa van Vuren https://tessavanvuren.com/Hard-Hoofd-1 <img width="1080" height="759" width_o="1080" height_o="759" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/552815037265c67a6fd85d1877b6eeb0020e6c407197b1e60f1d3c7cb318e6b1/IMG_0773-1080x759.jpeg" data-mid="202216204" border="0" data-scale="100" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/552815037265c67a6fd85d1877b6eeb0020e6c407197b1e60f1d3c7cb318e6b1/IMG_0773-1080x759.jpeg" /> Een woud vol dichtgetimmerde hokjesZazie Duinker maakt een tocht door het oerwoud van de taal. Ze ziet daar dat woorden gedijen bij het heen-en-weer tussen zichzelf en de waarneembare werkelijkheid. Het is de vraag of woorden altijd die ruimte krijgen... De ruim duizend woorden zijn reeds geschreven. Nu rest mij alleen nog een biografie van een-à-twee zinnen te componeren. En daar stokt het. De redactie heeft het beginnetje alvast voor me gemaakt, in het rood dat op een suggestie duidt staat er in ons gedeelde document: ‘Zazie Duinker is …’Read the full article (in Dutch)hereWritten by Zazie DuinkerIllustration by Tessa van Vuren Publiced on Hard//Hoofd