Esther van de Bund

Esther is a well known freelance visual artist from the Netherlands, specializing in sequential art and children’s book illustrations, hugely inspired by manga/anime and nature. She was first published in 2017 by Syndikaat with the cooking comic ‘Smikkelen en Smullen’, now also available on Webtoon Canvas as the ongoing series ‘Cooking with Abe and Esther’. In 2024, she created her first children’s book with Floris Göbel, titled ‘Floris en Meneer Tortellini en de jacht op de dierendief’ (Floris and Mr. Tortellini and the Hunt for the Animal Thief), teaching kids about Dutch flora and fauna. The first volume has been nominated for the 2025 Dutch Children’s Book Jury award and is a bestseller. Following its great success, a third volume is set for release in late 2026. In addition to her work as an illustrator, Esther has served as the editor-in-chief of ‘Not a Mimic Zine’ since 2024. ‘Not a Mimic Zine’ is a TTRPG-inspired magazine featuring comics, illustrations, and interactive content created by both industry heavyweights and emerging talent. The first edition was released in September 2022, and the collective has published a new issue annually ever since. What began as a small group of Dungeons & Dragons enthusiasts is now evolving into an international collective of artists. Are you looking for fun D&D inspired zines or a personal commission with your portrait, D&D inspired art, your most beloved manga/anime character or favourite animals? Then be sure to stop by.