Behind the Scenes
Here is the hidden side of every illustration: it takes dozens of sketches and experiments to get a composition right. Which characters, how they will be dressed, in wich setting, the colours, all the details…
In short, it’s like choosing an orchestra and then conducting; but often, even those who don’t pass the audition sooner or later play in another band!
I love drawing and painting animals, and I adore the subject of music! I often try out the chords I draw on an instrument and change them if they turn out to be dissonant.
The search for a tone that can fulfil the author’s vision demands in-depth research to immerse oneself in an era, a country, a culture.
It also requires translating the atmosphere of the book to give the reader clues about the genre.
















