Erik van Bemmel (1985) was born in Kenya, a stone's throw from the bird-rich Kakamega Forest, to which he lost his heart. He soon left for the Netherlands, where his love of nature remained a recurring theme in his life. It was instilled in him from an early age: he went on birdwatching trips, spent summer vacations in rugged mountain landscapes, and undertook long hiking trips across the Netherlands. A few years ago, he traveled around the world in an old jeep: he climbed mountains of 5,000 meters, snorkeled with giant rays, and saw a tiger walking by just a few meters away. His illustrations contribute to the mission he has in mind: he wants to show how beautiful nature is and that there is an incredible amount to discover. Because if you look closely, you will see that nature is all around us.

Erik van Bemmel (1985) was born in Kenya, a stone's throw from the bird-rich Kakamega Forest, to which he lost his heart. He soon left for the Netherlands, where his love of nature remained a recurring theme in his life. It was instilled in him from an early age: he went on birdwatching trips, spent summer vacations in rugged mountain landscapes, and undertook long hiking trips across the Netherlands. A few years ago, he traveled around the world in an old jeep: he climbed mountains of 5,000 meters, snorkeled with giant rays, and saw a tiger walking by just a few meters away. His illustrations contribute to the mission he has in mind: he wants to show how beautiful nature is and that there is an incredible amount to discover. Because if you look closely, you will see that nature is all around us.