Inseparable duo
We are Jacques & Lise, both a couple as well as a creative inseparable duo. For several years now we have been closely working together, making picture books and engaging ourselves in a wide array of graphical and illustrative projects. We love to surprise with original, thoughtful concepts, a unique style, and lots of eye for detail.
awards & honorary mentions
Woutertje Pieterse Prijs Nominatie - The Netherlands 2026
The picture book 'De Oorsprong der Dingen' (2025) being one of the nominees for the Woutertje Pieterse Prize 2026, for which the jury selects up to six titles each year that they consider the best and most original children’s books.
Namiconcours - South Korea 2025
Illustrations out of the picture book 'De Oorsprong der Dingen' (2025) making the shortlist of the 2026 edition of the Nami Island International Picture Book Illustration Concours.
The White Ravens - Germany 2025
Picture book 'August' (2025) featured in The White Ravens catalogue annually published by The International Youth Library in München (Germany). The catalogue each year highlights around 200 notable new children's and young adult books from countries and languages all over the world.
Golden Pen of Belgrade - Serbia 2025
Illustrations out of the picture book 'August' (2025) and 'Pia' (2021) making the finals of the 53rd Golden Pen of Belgrade, as well as being selected for the 18th International Biennial of Illustration.
Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators competition - China 2025
Illustrations out of the picture book 'August' (2025) making the finals and selection for the exhibition at the China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair 2025.
The BRAW Amazing Bookshelf - Bologna Children's Book Fair, Italy 2025
Picture book 'Aldo & Rino' (2024) showcased in The BRAW Amazing Bookshelf,
a unique curated selection of 150 publishing gems from all over the World.
The BRAW Amazing Bookshelf - Bologna Children's Book Fair, Italy 2025
Picture book 'Henry' (2025) showcased in The BRAW Amazing Bookshelf in the special category dedicated to sustainability. The BRAW Amazing Bookshelf featured a unique curated selection of 150 publishing gems from all over the World.
Cultuurpenning - Diest, Belgium, 2024
An honory recognition that we received from the city of Diest (our hometown) for the cultural contribution of our work.
De Leesjury - Belgium, 2024
Picture book 'Aldo & Rino' (2024) in the shortlist selection of De Leesjury, every annual edition only a few books are selected for each category.
19th Tapirulan Illustrators Contest 'Tandem'- Italy, 2024
Jury prize awarded for our illustration entry.
Picturale, Biennial of illustration - Ronse, Belgium 2024
Honorary mention for the submission of our illustrations out of the books
'Aldo & Rino' (2023) en 'Voor de nieuwe maan' (2023) .
Festival di Letteratura per Ragazzi 'Gianni Rodari' - Italy, 2023
The Italian publication of 'Viktor' (2023), released by Camelozampa, wins the Premio Rodari in the category 'Illustrated children's books'.
Biennial of Illustrations Bratislava - Slovakia, 2023
Illustrations out of the picture book 'Pia' (2021) selected among six other illustrators for the Flemish submission in the 29th edition of this unique biennial.
Namiconcours - South Korea 2023
Illustrations out of the picture book 'Pia' (2021) making the shortlist at the 2023 edition of the Nami Island International Children's Book Festival.
De Leesjury - Belgium, 2022
Picture book 'Henry' (2020) in the shortlist selection of De Leesjury, every annual edition only a few books are selected for each category.
Lokomotywa - Poland, 2022
The Polish translation of the picture book 'Viktor' (released as 'Wiktor' in 2021) nominated and shortlisted for the annual Lokomotywa award in the category 'illustration'.
Biennial of Illustrations Bratislava - Slovakia, 2021
Illustrations out of the picture book 'Henry' (2020) selected among eight other illustrators for the Belgian submission in the 28th edition of this unique biennial.
Paul Hurtmans Biennial - Belgium, 2021
The French translation of the picture book 'Viktor' (released as 'Victor' in 2020) mentioned by the Paul Hurtmans Biennal as one of 25 essential reads in the age category six to eight.
Prix Libbylit - Belgium, 2020
The French translation of the picture book 'Viktor' (released as 'Victor' in 2020) received an honorary mention in the Prix Libbylit jury report of 2020.
Kinder- en Jeugdjury Vlaanderen - Belgium, 2020
Picture book 'Viktor' (2018) in the shortlist selection of the Kinder- en Jeugdjury Vlaanderen, every annual edition only a few books are selected for each category.
Biennial of Illustrations Bratislava - Slovakia, 2019
Illustrations out of the picture book 'Viktor' (2018) selected among eight other illustrators for the Belgian submission in the 27th edition of this unique biennial.
Picturale, Biennial of illustration - Ronse, Belgium 2019
Honorary mention in the final jury report on the submission of our picture books 'Duif' (2017) and 'Viktor' (2018).
Namiconcours - South Korea 2019
Illustrations out of the picture book 'Duif' (2017) making the shortlist and selection for the exhibition at the 2019 edition of the Nami Island International Children's Book Festival.
Global Illustration Awards - Frankfurter Buchmesse, Germany 2018
Grand award for the picture book 'Viktor' (2018) for its overall qualities, the most honorary prize at the award ceremony.
Global Illustration Awards - Frankfurter Buchmesse, Germany 2018
Excellence award for the picture book 'Viktor' (2018) in the category 'Children's book illustration'.
Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators competition - China 2018
Illustrations out of the picture book 'Duif' (2017) making the shortlist and selection for the exhibition at the China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair.
Ilustrarte - Castelo Branco, Portugal 2018
Illustrations out of the picture book 'Duif' (2017) making the shortlist and selection for the exhibition at the Ilustrarte biennial on illustration.
Illustrators Exhibition - Bologna Children's Book Fair, Italy 2018
Illustrations out of the picture book 'Duif' (2017) making the shortlist and selection for the yearly exhibition at the Bologna Children's Book Fair.
Global Illustration Awards - Frankfurter Buchmesse, Germany 2016
Golden illustration award for the picture book 'Oskar' (2016) in the category 'Book cover design and book cover illustration'.
Global Illustration Awards - Frankfurter Buchmesse, Germany 2016
The illustrations for the picture book 'Het ABC van Gaston Durnez' mentioned in the long list of the top twenty projects in the category 'Children's book illustration'.
Jacques & Lise
Zelemseweg 73, 3290 Schaffen, Belgium
Ondernemingsnr.: BE0687855308