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Jan Kruis Museum: from comic character to drawings

The Jan Kruis Museum in Orvelte focuses on the work of the cartoonist. In the description, well-known comic characters are complemented by portraits, illustrations and advertising drawings.

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More than the famous family

Jan, Jans en de Kinderen is a recognisable point of reference. The museum also mentions other comic strips and drawing commissions. This lets you see different applications of the same drawing practice.

Building up a line

According to the organisation, a screen at the drawing table shows step by step how the characters are drawn. Paper and pencils are available; ask how you can take part.

Looking by trying it yourself

Making a drawing of your own can focus your attention on proportions and lines. Then compare it with the example again, without expecting a short exercise to explain the whole creative process.

Before you go

The opening days change with the seasons. Arrange group visits outside regular hours separately; do not rely on general tourist day schedules.

Sources

This first edition has been compiled from collected museum information. Not all of the information has yet been confirmed by the museum. Viewing tips are by the editorial team. The sources used are listed below.

  1. Jan Kruis Museum — source 1

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Unverified research card reference; model output is not a source of evidence. Content, authority, currency and independence require separate checking.

  2. Jan Kruis Museum — source 2

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Unverified research card reference; model output is not a source of evidence. Content, authority, currency and independence require separate checking.

  3. Jan Kruis Museum — source 3

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Unverified research card reference; model output is not a source of evidence. Content, authority, currency and independence require separate checking.

  4. Jan Kruis Museum — source 4

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Unverified research card reference; model output is not a source of evidence. Content, authority, currency and independence require separate checking.

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