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Mar 05 2024 
How to build a strong support network as a creative freelancer?
Being a creative freelancer can sometimes feel like walking a solitary path. When you choose this path, you quickly realize there's a gap between your daily life and that of those around you. -
Apr 05 2023
Chloé Laborde, editor at l’Élan vert: “We want all children to recognize themselves in books!”
Following the interviews of six illustrators for the special series "Illustrator: the profession", and through the discussions that I had with some readers of my blog, I noticed that many artists hesitate, or even forbid themselves, to take inspiration from cultural elements. -
Dec 15 2022
Lucile Escallier: the creator & her tailored job, her tailored prospecting process and her tailored environment
Since I absolutely wanted to interview an illustrator who is also a graphic designer for this special series, Lucile is the ideal guest. Not only because I love her neat, feminine and dreamy universe, but also because Lucile has a very remarkable sense of community and sharing. -
Dec 10 2022
Kaa Illustration: “Let’s not be in a hurry, we have our whole lives to draw.”
Liên and Quang are a Vietnamese couple, living and working in Vietnam. Under the pseudonym Kaa Illustration, they create stories filled with poetry, fine strokes, and sparkling colors. -
Dec 05 2022
Laura Hedon: a dreamer’s soul for the stories, an entrepreneur’s mentality for the job
When I had the idea for this special series, Laura was the first person who came to my mind. As strange as it may sound, the interview with Laura is the first time I had an in-depth conversation with a colleague about our profession. -
Dec 01 2022
Illustrator: the profession
I have a story to tell you... The special series "Illustrator: the profession" is the place where you will find the answers to the questions you most frequently ask me about my profession. For this special occasion, I invited some talented colleagues to bring us their realistic, detailed, and sincere points of view on the profession of illustrator. -
Jul 05 2022
My Watercolor Art Supplies to start an illustrator career
On several occasions, I would receive a question about the art supplies that one would need to start as a professional illustrator. (So I wrote this blog post in hope that it could give you some useful elements to find your most suitable answer for yourself). -
Jun 15 2022
Self-taught illustrator: how to find the perfect resources to learn to draw?
In 2022, as I write this article, it is totally possible to learn to draw by yourself.
According to Oxford, self-taught means: “having learned something by reading books, etc., rather than by somebody teaching you.” Learning to draw in self-taught therefore…
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Mar 05 2022
47 dollars for a mug
I've never bought a mug for myself, until this week. This week I bought the Clinton Hill mug, a handmade piece from Amour Amour, for the price of 38 dollars, plus 9 dollars for shipping fees.
