Loïc Jouannigot

His immense talent as a watercolorist, his mastery of composition and perspective, and the light he manages to weave into his works are admired by numerous artists, starting with Régis Loisel, as well as Jean-Pierre Gibrat, Emmanuel Lepage, Patrick Prugne, Bertrand Gatignol, Alexis Dormal, Anne Montel, Frédéric Pillot, Armel Gaulme, and many others. With their beautiful colors and play of light, his illustrations—filled with infinite poetry—showcase the virtuosity of this artist with a tender heart. A true love story between drawing and… rabbits.

Who could resist Loïc Jouannigot’s mischievous rabbits? Over the course of his 40-year career, this workaholic has managed to develop a rich and colorful universe where his graphic mastery and talent as a watercolorist truly shine. La Famille Passiflore has become a staple of children’s literature, capturing the imaginations of parents and children alike for decades. Jouannigot’s first exhibition and sale was a phenomenal success. 

To preserve your works on paper, we recommend that you never expose them to direct light, as UV rays can damage the mediums used. Paintings made with pastel or charcoal require special care to avoid rubbing. Works containing watercolor are particularly sensitive to light, unlike gouache and acrylic.
We advise you to display them away from windows, and to use frames made from pH-neutral conservation materials and “Museum” glass with anti-UV and anti-reflective treatment. If you prefer to keep your works unframed, we recommend storing them flat, in drawing cartons, with sheets of pH-neutral permanent paper in between. Keep them away from light and humidity.

Born in 1953, Loïc Jouannigot published his first children’s book in 1987, Le Premier Bal d’Agaric Passiflore (Periwinkle at the Full Moon Ball), based on a text by Geneviève Huriet, which immediately won several literary awards, including the Saint-Exupéry Prize. This success gave rise to a series of 24 titles, translated into 28 languages and adapted into 52 television episodes that began airing in 2004. In 2012, Jouannigot took over the characters on his own into a comic art format, with two albums published by Dargaud, before collaborating with Michel Plessix on two additional albums. Since 2019, La Famille Passiflore, with nearly 800,000 albums sold, has been enjoying a new lease on life at Daniel Maghen, with several titles already published and more to come.