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This book is a presentation of Lucile's recipe illustrations and their application to licensed home and table top products.
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Lucile Prache
Lucile PracheCharged with youthful energy and vitality, Lucile’s vibrant culinary illustrations have
amassed a vast following within the international design scene.
Lucile first emerged within the artistic landscape after graduating from Penninghen Art
School, Paris. Her energetic color palette combined with a unique artistic flare immedi-
ately captivated the attentions of numerous leading European culinary publications. As
a result, her exemplary watercolor skills were showcased in the highly regarded French
cookbook, ‘Les Petites Toques Le Notre’. Combined with her organic approach to draw-
ing, Lucile’s sumptuous use of color breathes life into every tantalizing gastronomic il-
lustration that she creates.
Lucile emerged as a forerunner in the European artistic landscape during the 1980s. Dur-
ing this she founded the Klaxon Graphic Art Studio and worked extensively with a wide
range of internationally renowned clients including, Longchamp, One Kings Lane, Cacha-
rel, Havas Sport, Charles Jordan, Club Med and Galeries Lafayette. Lucile’s work has also
been showcased in numerous leading fashion publications including, Marie Claire, Ad-
vantages and Glow.
After a successful career in advertising and publishing, Lucile is excited to embark on a li-
censing program where her unique artwork will be brought to life on products that range
from home decor including tabletop and kitchen textiles to paper products and wall art.
An Interview with Lucile April 2012
Did you always want to be an artist?
I grew up in a family of Architects, so I have been drawing since I
was a child – It always was and continues to be the best way for
me to express myself.
Do you listen to music while you paint, and if so what music
most sparks your creativity?
I am a rock fan through and through, however, I also love to listen
to repetitive music whilst drawing. I particularly enjoy listening to
Philip Glass’s “Einstein on the Beach Opera”, the hypnotic sounds
are fabulous to work to.
How has your artwork changed or developed over the years?
Tell us a little bit about your technique?
Initially I worked only with paper and collage. I combine all kinds of
things that I find, even objects from the sidewalk! The use of com-
puters has changed some of this. Programs like Photoshop and
Illustrator opened my creative world to endless possibilities! I was
so excited by the new technology that I worked on my tablet for a
number of years without touching a single sheet of paper! One or
two years ago however, I fell back in love with my art supplies and
starting painting with watercolors again.
What inspired you to become an illustrator?
While studying art in Paris I was inspired by a group of French
illustrators, the Bazooka group. They were incredible! Their work
was heavily inspired by punk music and at the time I was com-
pletely enamored with The Sex Pistols.
Describe your work studio/environment.
My studio is in my flat in Paris, or perhaps I should say that my
flat is in my studio as it kind of over runs everything! My kids
consider themselves lucky when they are able to eat dinner in
the kitchen as I can often be found screen-printing on the table!
What song would you chose as the soundtrack to your life?
Golden Brown / The Stranglers because it is a waltz.
What could we expect to find in your refrigerator if we took a
peak right now?
You would find everything for a week long series of pasta meals
for my kids… (and some veggies that I try to conceal within the
pasta!)
If you weren’t an illustrator, what alternate career path might
you have taken?
I would be a dancer for sure!
Who are your favorite artists? What is your greatest influence?
Andy Warhol, Jean Michel Basquiat, Peter Doig, Mick Jagger, Pina Bausch, Lucinds Childs and Trisha Brown.
And, most definitely Pop Art!
What are you currently working on?
I am currently working on silhouettes for a fashion studio in
Paris as well as on a series of watercolor botanical plates as a
personal project.
Tarte Tartin
Madeleines
Lemon Meringue
Macroons
La Tarte Meringuée
Citron
Thé de Citron
Macroons Salade Mix
Teapots and Treats
Strawberry Pie
Fried Chicken
La Ganeche
Cupcakes and Cookies
Le Cake D’Amour
Thé Melange
Daikon and Green
Daikon and Green
Legumes Series
Contact:
Julie R. NewmanPresidentJewel Branding & Licensing1117 Antioch Dr. NEAtlanta, GA 30319
Tel: (404) 303-1872Email: [email protected]
To see Lucile Prache’s work online go to www.lucileprache.comand www.trafficnyc.com