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Pinabel
Is an Visual Artist and Illustrator based in Montreal
Artiste visuel et illustrateur basé à Montréal
Laurent Pinabel has designed and produced numerous visuals for the French and Quebec cultural community. After studying Fine Arts and Applied Arts in Paris, he began working in 1994 as a graphic designer and then Art Director for various agencies in the cultural and music spheres. Based in Montreal since 2001, he has become freelance and continues his exploration of images and illustration, always favoring an artistic and human approach, marked by the impact of black and white. His media multiply and vary (books, murals, packaging, editorial, theater, TV, animation, skateboards...). He is also an author, published by Les 400 Coups. His work regularly wins national and international awards. His working philosophy: "The best thing you can do for your client is not to give him exactly what he wants".
Laurent Pinabel a conçu et réalisé de nombreux visuels pour les milieux culturels français et québécois. Après des études aux Beaux-Arts (Caen) et d'Arts Appliqués (Paris), il travaille dès 1994 comme graphiste puis directeur artistique pour différentes agences dans le domaine de la culture et de la musique. Installé à Montréal depuis 2001, il est devenu indépendant et poursuit son exploration de l'image et de l'illustration, en privilégiant toujours une approche artistique et humaine, marquée par l'impact du noir et blanc. Ses supports se multiplient et sont variés : livres, murales, packaging, éditorial, théâtre, télévision, animation, skateboards...). Il est également auteur, publié aux éditions Les 400 Coups. Son travail est régulièrement récompensé au niveau national et international. Sa philosophie de travail : «Le meilleure service à rendre à un client est de ne pas lui donner exactement ce qu'il veut».
Photo © Milo Pinabel, 2023
Selected Clients
Awards
Art Partage
BÀG
BAnQ (Grande bibliothèque de Montréal)
Cidrerie Milton
Chenelière Éducation
Desjardins
Devi-Deva
Éditions Atelier 10
Éditions Les 400 coups
Éditions Somme Toute
Éditions Pearson-Erpi
Éditions Planète Rebelle
EXO - Réseau de transport MTL
Jay Peak Resort
Musée McCord
Place des Arts de Montréal
Urbania Magazine
Théâtre Aux Écuries
Théâtre du Quat'Sous
Toma Objects
Transcontinental
Yïsst
:: PRIX DES INCORRUPTIBLES, 2023-24 (FR)
: AMERICAN ILLUSTRATOR 42, 2023 (USA)
:: Finalist - LE LIVRE ÉLU JEUNESSE, 2023 (CAN)
:: Selected - LE LIVRE ÉLU JEUNESSE, 2022 CAN)
:: Selected - BRAW AMAZING BOOKSHELF - Bologna Book fair, 2022 (ITALY)
:: COMMUNICATION ARTS / Illustration, 2022 (USA)
:: FINALISTE AUX PRIX LITTÉRAIRES DU GOUVERNEUR GÉNÉRAL, 2021 (CAN)
:: AMERICAN ILLUSTRATOR 40 (online), 2021 (USA)
:: COMMUNICATION ARTS / Illustration, 2021 (USA)
:: AMERICAN ILLUSTRATOR 39 (online), 2020 (USA)
:: COMMUNICATION ARTS / Illustration, 2020 (USA)
:: APPLIED ARTS / Illustration, 2020 (CAN)
:: LUX / Illustration, 2019 (QC)
:: APPLIED ARTS / Illustration, 2019 (CAN)
:: COMMUNICATION ARTS / Illustration, 2019(USA)
:: ARCHIVE « 200 Best Illustrators Worldwide 18/19 » (USA)
:: LUX / Illustration, 2018 (QC)
:: AMERICAN ILLUSTRATOR 37 (online), 2018 (USA)
:: APPLIED ARTS / Illustration, 2018 (CAN)
:: LUX / Illustration, 2017 (QC)
:: AMERICAN ILLUSTRATOR 36 (online), 2017 (USA)
:: ARCHIVE « 200 Best Illustrators Worldwide 16/17 » (USA)
:: AMERICAN ILLUSTRATORS 35, 2016 (USA)
:: LUX / Illustration, 2016 (QC)
:: APPLIED ARTS / Illustration, 2015 (CAN)
:: LUX / Illustration, 2015 (QC)
:: COMMUNICATION ARTS / Illustr. Annual 56 (USA), 2015
:: LATIN ILLUSTRATORS, 2014 (USA)
:: AMERICAN ILLUSTRATORS 33 (book), 2014 (USA)
:: ARCHIVE « 200 Best Illustrators Worldwide 13/14 » (USA)
:: COUPE / Illustration, 2014 (CAN)
:: APPLIED ARTS / Illustration, 2014 (CAN)
:: APPLIED ARTS / Illustration, 2013 (CAN)
:: APPLIED ARTS / Illustration, 2012 (CAN)
:: COUPE / Illustration-Art (CAN)
:: LUX / Illustration, 2011 (QC)
:: APPLIED ARTS / Illustration, 2011 (CAN)
:: ARCHIVE « 200 Best Illustrators Worldwide 11/12 » (USA)
:: APPLIED ARTS / Illustration, 201 (CAN)
:: LUX / Illustration, 2009 (QC)
:: APPLIED ARTS / Illustration, 2009 (CAN)
:: APPLIED ARTS / Illustration, 2008 (CAN)
:: LUX / Illustration, 2008 (QC)
:: ALTPICKS AWARDS (USA), 2007
:: LUX / Illustration, 2007 (QC)
:: APPLIED ARTS / Illustration, 2007 (CAN)
:: ALCUIN Society Book Design Awards, 2007 (CAN)
:: LUX / Illustration, 2006 :: LUX / Illustration, 2005 (QC)