Lucile Prache Food Portfolio 2017

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LUCILE PRACHE
FOOD
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LUCILE PRACHE Charged with youthful energy and
vitality, Luciles vibrant illustrations have
amassed a enthusiastic follow- ing within the
international illustration scene. Lucile first
emerged within the artistic landscape in Europe
during the 1980s shortly after graduating from
Penninghen Art School in Paris. During this time
she joined forces with fellow designer and
colleague Michel Maidenberg to found the Klaxon
Graphic Art Studio where she worked extensively
with a wide range of advertising agencies. After
the birth of her two children, Lucile left
Klaxons in order to pursue her passion for
culinary and fashion illustration. Her energetic
color palette combined with a unique artistic
flare immediately captivated the atten- tions of
numerous leading European fashion publica-
tions. As a result, Lucile has worked extensively
with Marie Claire, Biba, Depeche Mode,
Avantages, Phos- phore and Muze
magazines. Lucile lives and works in Paris and
spends her free time exploring the food markets
and discussing recipes and ingredients.
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What inspired you to become an illustrator?
Whilst 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
completely 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 its a waltz.
What could we expect to find in your
refrigerator if we took a peak right no? 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!)
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! I also love to
listen to repetitive music whilst drawing,
specifically Philip Glasss Einstein on the
Beach Opera, the hypnotic sounds are fabulous
while working.
Where was your most recent travel destination? I
most recently traveled to a French Atlantic
Island but I cannot wait to get to NYC next
summer it will be my first time!
If you werent an illustrator, what alternate
career path might you have taken? I would be a
dancer for sure!
How has your artwork changed or developed over
the years? Tell us a little bit about your
technique? Initially I worked with paper and
collage. I used to combine everything that I
found, even objects from the sidewalk, however
the advent of computers changed all of that.
Photoshop and Illustrator opened my world up to
a series of endless possibilities! I was so
excited by the new technology that I worked on
my Clintiq tablet for years without touching a
single sheet of paper! One or two years ago
though, I fell back in love with my art supplies
and starting painting with watercolors again.
Who are your favorite artists? Andy Warhol, Jean
Michel Basquiat, Peter Doig, Mick Jagger, Pina
Bausch, Lucinds Childs and Trisha Brown.
What is your greatest influence? 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.
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COOKING UP A STORM! Theres an art to cooking and
an even greater art to creating an excellent
Cookbook. Lucile Praches delectable recipe
illustrations make this 4 book series by Marabout
a must have. Catherine Quevrement and Lucile
spent a year working on this project. We want
wait to see many more! Previous Cookbooks
include Les Petites Toques Lenôtre (Le Cherche-
Midi éditeur), Le Monde en 500 recettes (Edition
La Martinière), Shabbat en 30 minutes (Edition
Le Chêne), À table avec Luana (Le Cherche-Midi
éditeur), Ein Italianischer Sommer ( GU Germany)
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French Pastries
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Café
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Tea?
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