It's so nice to meet you!
Hi, I’m Miriam Bos! I’m an artist from the Netherlands who loves bringing ideas to life through art and design.
While still in art school, I began illustrating educational children's books and tween magazines.
In 2002, I earned my Bachelor's in Fine Arts, followed by another degree in Teaching Fine Arts two years later. But I never felt the call to become a teacher, so two days after graduating, I hopped on a plane and took off to California to create art and animations for my uncle's audio-visual manufacturing company, MAD Systems. Despite the lovely and enriching experience, I was eager to start my career as an illustrator. I also missed my family and homeland very much and knew it was time to go home.
Back in the Netherlands, I met my best friend Coen, who became my husband. Together, we settled in a charming 70s drive-in home in Apeldoorn, where I've built my studio. Here, in this green city, surrounded by de Veluwe, I create with much joy and purpose.
My work has now expanded to include a diverse array of products, from stamps, books, and puzzles to games, fabric collections, stationery, dishware, and home décor.
I traditionally work with gouache, crayons, acrylics, watercolor, pencils, and ink, but I love to break the rules a little by mixing these with digital techniques and collage. This blend of bright colors and varied materials makes my artwork truly pop off the screen.
In my free time, I dive into hand-sculpted ceramics and experiment with lettering, needle felting, sculpting, and writing. One of my proudest moments was publishing my first self-written and illustrated picture book, ‘Help! Een verrassing! (Help! A Surprise!), which came out on March 15th, 2022, through Dutch Uitgeverij Lemniscaat.
In 2024 it became Picture Book of the Year in the Netherlands.
I guess it's safe to say that I love making things. 💕
On my Substack page, I will be updating you with new art and things that interest me.
Look at it as my illustration diary. I hope you’ll enjoy my musings.
Oh by the way! In case you’re curious, I own a Dutch webshop.
I sell prints of my picture books and more.
Due to shipping difficulties, not all products are available to customers who are located outside the Netherlands. However, my ‘🌿Made for you’ Art prints and shoulder bags are available with free international shipping. If you really want to buy something but are struggling with my website, don’t hesitate to contact me, and we’ll figure something out.
