Portfolio of nature illustrations

DOTS & LINES COMBINE TO BEAUTIFUL ANIMALS AND PLANTS
Vector drawing of a Eurasian polecat.

Paul Veenvliet

Welcome to my world of scientific illustrations! With a lifelong passion for nature, I strive to capture the beauty and complexity of the natural world through my artwork. My goal is to inspire curiosity and foster a deeper understanding of our environment, whether through educational materials for schoolbooks, engaging content for educational trails, or captivating exhibitions in visitor centres. Join me in exploring and celebrating the wonders of nature, as we work together to promote conservation and awareness.

Vector illustration of a Brimstone butterfly, Gonepteryx rhamni on winter heath, Erica carnea

Recent drawing projects:

YES! It is there: the “Veldgids Kustvissen”; de ultimate field guide to the fishes of teh Dutch North Sea coast is finally available. This fieldguide is the outcome of a monumental amount of work in a 7-year project and includes over 500 of my illustrations. You can order your copy at foundation RAVON, but please note that the guide is only published in Dutch language. 

I have an exhibition of my artwork, consisting of 18 beautiful drawings of animals, inspired by nature!

Exhibition places and dates:

January-February 2026: Library Cerknica

March-April 2026: Library Rakek

My current art projects takes me back to my childhood: I practically grew up with boots full of water and sturdy net in my hands. For zavod REVIVO, I am drawing a series of aquatic invertebrates, for education in Slovenian schools. This art project is scheduled for April – June 2025. 

Commissioned by Notranjski Park; I created drawings illustrating the effects of different mowing regimes: mowing every two weeks, every year, and not at all. These drawings are included in information plates that are placed at Lake Cerknica in 2024.

In the summer of 2024, I completed a series of 10 drawings depicting all the fish species found in Lake Cerknica. This project was created for the Museum “Model of Lake Cerknica.”

I recently completed a series of drawings that explain river ecology. These illustrations were created for visitor centres and educational trails in the framework of project ZaDravo. The project was completed in 2023.

Also in 2023, I drew the life cycle of a dragonfly. These images were created for an information plate at one of the lakes in North-eastern Slovenia. 

In 2022, I made illustrations focused on the biology of the brown bear. These images were created for a presentation about bear-watching in collaboration with the Tourist Information Centre in Lož, Slovenia. 

More examples of my animal and plant illustrations:

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