January 2021 - Yves Damin, artist and illustrator

Verdun historic illustration

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It was with great pleasure and emotion that I participated in a new contribution for France-Amérique magazine based in New York. This time, I was asked to make four watercolors on paper to illustrate the narration of a very beautiful text on a rather special guided tour: the trenches of Verdun. Dive into the heart of the villages during the First World War to illustrate the cemeteries, forts and memorials of this great conflict.

In order to bring a little joie de vivre and cheerfulness to this theme, I opted for bright colors and a cheerful palette of tones. Large watercolor juices allow landscapes to give back a little taste for life with an atmosphere more shimmering than grayish.

It is not a question of truncating a sad and brooding reality, but of approaching the subject with illustrations with a fresher, spring-like treatise. In any case, the pleasure and the emotion were at the rendezvous for the creation of this series of visuals.

Each time I am doing illustrations for magazines, it is a great satisfaction to create new visuals, especially with such an intense meaning.

Personalized greeting cards

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Creation of a series of personalized greeting cards. Very limited edition of 10 greeting cards illustrating a peaceful stream bordered by palm trees at the foot of the dunes of the Sahara desert. Creation of a composition on behalf of a Franco-Tunisian company. Watercolor on paper.

Even if digital technology has naturally replaced most of our exchanges, traditions remain. Traditional greeting cards always carry a special message. A watercolor card is more than just a rushed message.

Recipient can fully appreciate the card received and framed if desired. The sender takes more care when writing his message. Choice of words is important, it reassures the promise of the image addressed to his loved one.

Words are precious, a card, even if it is sent only once a year, when it receives such attention, strengthens the bond between the two people. The challenge is therefore to find a theme that is strong and powerful enough to evoke a memory or a common issue. The primary objective is to convey a warm and positive image. Making personalized greeting cards allows this freedom, that of choosing the first message to illustrate. Whether it’s a winter scene or a Mediterranean landscape, there are many illustrative options.

Month: January 2021