Funny, grotesque, wild, hilarious… troll-like! With his dynamic, animation-style linework, Jean-Louis Mourier draws on a wealth of imagination to bring his simian characters to life. It all comes down to a few wonderfully executed pencil strokes: a pose, an expression, a framing. Far from the conventions of heroic fantasy, he has succeeded in creating a wacky universe that is instantly recognizable and extremely popular.
To ensure that your pages are kept in good condition, we recommend that you never expose them to direct light, as UV rays can damage the media used to produce them. Although Indian ink is a perennial material, the paper support may change when exposed to UV light. Note that watercolor plates require special attention, as this medium is particularly sensitive to light. Pieces containing pastel or charcoal require special care to avoid rubbing.
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Jean-Louis Mourier grew up surrounded by the paintings of his father, an official painter for the French Navy, who gave him his first drawing lessons. Inspired by the classics of Franco-Belgian comics as well as American comics by Bernie Wrightson and Richard Corben, he enrolled at ENSAAMA in 1979 before entering the printing and advertising fields. Complete biography.