Is there an artist that you admire?
Henri Rousseau. I’ve always been fascinated by his paintings of tropical forests, wild animals hidden behind the vegetation, plants and fruit trees. I love the way he used to add fantastic details to his compositions in order to invite the public into imaginary landscapes.
What’s your technique?
I started with gouache, a technique similar to watercolour, but then I turned to digital tools that facilitate my creative process. By using them, it is easier to erase a mistake or change a detail. Yet, I have developed tricks to recreate the same textures of a painting made with traditional techniques.
©Laura Lhuillier
How are your illustrations born?
First, I draw a quick sketch on a sheet of paper and then switch to my iPad to redraw the lines. After that, I start coloring on the Procreate application. Lastly, I use Photoshop to refine all the details such as colours, textures and composition.
When was a memorable moment in your career?
In 2021, I was contacted by Frankie Magazine and asked to design the cover of their May/June issue. I’ve always been a big fan of the Australian magazine, so it was a dream for me to see my work featured on the cover! It was a kind of a validation for my professional efforts.