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Renée Ensing is a visual designer and illustrator based in Groningen, the Netherlands, who uses her passion for art and design history to create thoughtful and cohesive visual concepts. She explores subjects in their entirety and develops visual worlds by combining digital and analog media. With experience in screen printing and textile work, Renée brings a versatile approach to her projects, ensuring that each design showcases its unique character. She is currently available for freelance illustrations, mural projects, and workshops, and she enjoys collaborating on new ventures. For collaborations and inquiries, she invites you to get in touch through e-mail!

Work Experience


2024 OneDayArtist, Haren

Projectleader & Community Coordinator
  • Organising art-education projects for high schools.
  • Maintaining and expanding the network of workshop teachers.



2022-2023 Hanzehogeschool, Groningen
Assistent Teacher Visual Communication
  • Guiding students during Visual Communication classes of the first and second year of the Bachelor Communication and International Communication.
  • Assisting and supporting teachers with tasks in preparation  of classes.


2022 GRID Grafisch Museum, Groningen
Volunteer Workshop Teacher
  • Providing workshops on various graphic techniques such as monotype, Werkman technique & linoleum printing.


2021-now Freelance, Groningen
Visual Designer & Workshop teacher
  • Screenprint studio: t-shirt/fabric design & printing
  • Illustration and Animation Assignments
  • Visual art workshops
  • Mural design


Clients


Stichting Eurosonic Noorderslag, Hanzehogeschool Groningen, Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen, Fake Events, Hullabaloo, The Student Hotel, BOZU Beverages, Folly Art Norg, Stichting de Vrolijkheid.


Workshops


2024 - Workshops Druktechnieken, Primair Onderwijs/Voortgezet Onderwijs.

2024 - Workshop LEGOdruk, Kinderfestival, de Hortus, Haren.

2024 - Zomerproject ‘Kunst tuin’ bij Stichting de Vrolijkheid, AZC Ter Apel.

2024 - Verlengde Schooldag workshops op CBS De Parel Muntendam.

2024 - Workshops Zeefdrukken voortgezet onderwijs, Groningen en Friesland.

2023 - Workshop Groepscollages als introductieweek, Academie Minerva, Groningen (3x)

2023 - Workshop Sjabloon Zeefdruk tijdens Museumnacht in der Aa kerk, Groningen

2023 - Workshop Sjabloon Zeefdruk bij OSG Sevenwolden, Heerenveen (2x)

2022 - Workshop Journaling voor de Cultuurmarathon bij Montessori Lyceum, Groningen

2022 - Workshop Sjabloon Zeefdruk voor The Student Hotel, Groningen (2x)




Fields of Interest


  1. Screen print / serigraphy
  2. Art / architecture history
  3. Workshops / art education
  4. Textile art
  5. Wood working


Skills


  1. Illustration / Animation
  2. Collaborating
  3. Organizing
  4. Adobe Creative Suite
  5. Printmaking


Character Traits


  1. Curious
  2. Solution oriented
  3. Driven
  4. Accessible / involved
  5. Eager to learn


Languages


  1. Nederlands
  2. English 
  3. Italiano (poco poco!)
© 2024 Renée Ensing