Meet the Author

Sam De Belder


“Meet the Author”
Pen on paper, digitally colored


Author’s note: I love the medium of cartoons where a humorous message can be transmitted in a single image. Offering not just a chuckle but a moment of reflection, a Zen-like pause in the whirlwind of everyday existence. This one here's a take on the effectiveness of self help books. 


Sam De Belder is a Belgian cartoonist and illustrator living in Japan. He draws inspiration from the art styles of the 20th century, from Art Deco and Nouveau to Marvel comic books from the 80s. Illustrations of his have appeared in magazines across the United States, Europe and Japan. His portfolio is at https://samdebelder.myportfolio.com