Rien Poortvliet Biography
Born in Schiedam, Poortvliet was best known for his drawings] of animals and for "Gnomes", a famous series of illustrated books with text by Wil Huygen.

Rien Poortvliet was a Dutch painter known for his hyperrealistic drawings and paintings of wildlife and for "Gnomes"

By the end of the 1960s, Poortvliet was able to make a living as an independent illustrator. To supplement his income, he made a book out of his drawings and watercolours based on his hunting experiences.