Astrid Verplancke (1992°) is a Belgian illustrator based in Sint-Eloois-Vijve. Her work is characterized by an earthy sensibility, where rough brushstrokes, unsharpened pencils, and a deep emotionality come together. Central to her illustrations are figures, heads, bodies, hands, and postures, creating a thematic thread through her creations. She embraces scratches, dents, and the beauty of imperfect forms, channeling her poetic imagination into expressive artworks. Astrid is also active as a graphic designer and painter.