Born in 1948 in Ilpendam , Erno Tromp now works as illustrator and graphic artist in Amsterdam.

He studied at the Rietveld-academy and the Rijksacademy in Amsterdam. He makes oil paintings and acquarels, in which particularly houses, animals and the flat Dutch landscapes dominate.

His clients include both the glossy and nature magazines, as well as commercial clients, such as Albert Heijn, Heineken and Sudmilch.

Erno's collections of cow and cat illustrations are famous throughout Europe.

He has received various nominations and prizes from the Dutch Art Director's Club.