Dorien grew up in the Netherlands and moved to the UK where she obtained a first-degree BA Hons in Graphic Design from the University of Lincoln. She then moved to London where she worked with clients ranging from the Prado Museum (Spain) and Tate Modern (UK) to Pearson FT Publishing.

She initially started writing and illustrating picture books as a gift to her son. She draws predominantly with watercolour and ink, developing a distinctive style rich in texture and detail.

Her book 'Sail' garnered recognition in the form of a World Illustration Award and was shortlisted for the prestigious Bologna Illustrators Exhibition.

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