Laurent Pinabel has created numerous visuals for cultural community. After studying Fine Arts and Applied Arts in Paris (France), 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. Laurent first gained recognition for his numerous illustrated posters (exhibited in Canada, the United States, Mexico, China, Poland, Cuba, Russia, and France). In recent years, Laurent has been exploring different mediums for his illustrations. He has published 12 books (including 8 children’s books and one graphic novel for adults).…

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Laurent Pinabel has created numerous visuals for cultural community. After studying Fine Arts and Applied Arts in Paris (France), 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. Laurent first gained recognition for his numerous illustrated posters (exhibited in Canada, the United States, Mexico, China, Poland, Cuba, Russia, and France). In recent years, Laurent has been exploring different mediums for his illustrations. He has published 12 books (including 8 children’s books and one graphic novel for adults).…

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Laurent Pinabel has created numerous visuals for cultural community. After studying Fine Arts and Applied Arts in Paris (France), 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. Laurent first gained recognition for his numerous illustrated posters (exhibited in Canada, the United States, Mexico, China, Poland, Cuba, Russia, and France). In recent years, Laurent has been exploring different mediums for his illustrations. He has published 12 books (including 8 children’s books and one graphic novel for adults).

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Illustrator, Visual designer, at Pinabel
January 1, 2005 - Present
Design, art direction, illustration / freelancer
Art director and graphic designer at Bronx agence
May 1, 1997 - June 1, 2001
Design, art direction, illustration. Visual designer. Creation of advertising campaigns, show posters, cd album covers...

Education

Visual expression, visual communication at National School of Applied Arts (ENSAAMA, Olivier de Serre) / Paris, France
September 1, 1991 - June 15, 1994
Fine Arts at School of Fine Arts / Caen, France
September 1, 1990 - June 30, 1991

Qualifications

Professional member of Illustration Quebec
May 1, 2017 - May 12, 2026
Over 80 international awards and recognitions in design and illustration
January 1, 2002 - May 12, 2026
ALCUIN Society Book, COMMUNICATION ARTS, APPLIED ARTS, AMERICAN ILLUSTRATOR, LUX, ARCHIVE, LATIN ILLUSTRATORS, COUPE, ALTPICKS AWARDS, BOLOGNA BOOK FAIR...

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Wholesale & Distribution, Other, Consumer Goods
    uniE621 The beast
    A double-page spread from the graphic novel "La bête à sa mère", the harrowing story of a child battered by life. This 144-page graphic novel, published in the fall of 2025, is an adaptation of David Goudreault’s famous novel. Black and white with red accents. Published by Stanké. graphicdesigner illustrator…
    uniE621 The Maasai Warrior
    A double-page spread from my first book as both author and illustrator. “The Maasai Warrior” (published by Les 400 Coups, 2022). 72 black-and-white pages. For ages 7 and up. graphicdesigner designer illustrator author https://www.twine.net/signin…
    uniE621 Julie Capable
    Illustrations and graphic design for the children’s book *Julie Capable*, illustrated in three-color process and published by Les 400 Coups in 2024. A book about grief and self-confidence. For ages 7 and up graphicdesigner illustrator designer childrenbook…
    uniE621 The Sculptor and the Red Warrio
    A double-page spread from my latest book, which I wrote and illustrated. “The Sculptor and the Red Warriors” (to be published in fall 2026 by Les 400 Coups). Set in Kenya. illustrator graphicdesigner designer…
    uniE621 Julie Capable
    Illustrations and graphic design for the children’s book *Julie Capable*, illustrated in three-color process and published by Les 400 Coups in 2024. A book about grief and self-confidence. For ages 7 and up. graphicdesigner illustrator designer childrenbook…
    uniE621 Julie Capable
    Illustrations and graphic design for the children’s book *Julie Capable*, illustrated in three-color process and published by Les 400 Coups in 2024. A book about grief and self-confidence. For ages 7 and up. graphicdesigner illustrator designer childrenbook…
    uniE621 Cover Légendes étranges
    Illustrations for a book cover. A collection of spine-tingling stories to enjoy by the fire. Design of all book covers for the LUNE ROUGE series, published by Planète Rebelle. A series of books for teenagers and thrill-seekers featuring spine-tingling stories… Link: https://www.twine.net/signin illustrator cover…
    uniE621 “The Sculptor and the Red Warriors”
    A double-page spread from my latest book, which I wrote and illustrated. “The Sculptor and the Red Warriors” (to be published in fall 2026 by Les 400 Coups). Set in Kenya. illustrator graphicdesigner designer…
    uniE621 Lost
    Detail from a series of black-and-white illustrations. A story concept about a lost sailor. illustrator graphicdesigner…
    paper La langue au chat et autres poèmes pas bêtes

    The French language is a veritable zoo! Especially when it comes to describing animals and critters. La langue au chat et autres poèmes pas bêtes is a collection of 21 new poems featuring animals, whether they meow, howl, or coo!

    The duo François Gravel and Laurent Pinabel are back with this second collection of humorous poetry. They explore the theme of animals with the same sharp and offbeat wit that characterized Branchez-vous ! et autres poèmes biscornus.

    Ages 7 and up.
    Les 400 Coups Publishing

    Link: https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper J'en appelle à la poésie

    David Goudreault’s Quebec slam poem “J’en appelle à la poésie,” featured on the album Le nouveau matériel (2020), is one of the first two texts in the collection to be published. In it, the author declares the urgent need to integrate poetry into all spheres of society. Illustrator Laurent Pinabel (*Branchez-vous ! ) offers a vibrant, intelligent, and multifaceted interpretation of the author’s words. Thus, the unique verbal and visual expressiveness of these two creators delivers a powerful and oh-so-necessary work to readers.

    Ages 14 and up.
    Les 400 Coups Publishing

    Link:https://www.twine.net/signin

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