Sadly, I do not yet own this book, but a friend does, and I browse it often when I visit.
French illustrator, known most for his creation Nävis, from the series Sillage, created along with writer Jean–David Morvan.
French illustrator, known most for his creation Nävis, from the series Sillage, created along with writer Jean–David Morvan.
I enjoy his ability to tackle everything from pin-up to concept ships to military art to robots to superheros. And to do it all with aplomb. He is clearly someone who draws obsessively. For which I’m thankful.
I grew up reading Belgian comics, and I have always had a soft spot for the more sophisticated bande dessinées. So Sillage is right up my alley.
Nävis is clearly his muse/archetypal heroine. He manages to draw her in many styles/eras/situations. She can go from a manga-esque version in stories aimed towards younger readers, to a sci-fi honeybomb for an older audience. He manages to draw her as cute and innocent, or smoldering and dangerous. She can be sexy, strong, vulnerable, funny; she’s both the girl you could fall in love with, and the girl you’d be afraid can and will kick your ass.
A few examples I yanked off the net, showing his many varied takes on one character.
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