Twine
Twine

Designer / illustrator based in Japan. I specialize in creating earthy, textured art inspired by nature, folklore & heritage – storytelling with both a traditional and modern style. Link to portfolio > _Website not available. Sign in:

M. Laflamme

Designer / illustrator based in Japan. I specialize in creating earthy, textured art inspired by nature, folklore & heritage – storytelling with both a traditional and modern style. Link to portfolio > _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I approach every project with research, exploring cultural history, symbolism, and the land as themes to create authentic, meaningful artwork. Drawing from diverse sources like folklore, traditions, and personal narratives, I ensure each piece

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Designer / illustrator based in Japan.

I specialize in creating earthy, textured art inspired by nature, folklore & heritage – storytelling with both a traditional and modern style.

Link to portfolio > Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

I approach every project with research, exploring cultural history, symbolism, and the land as themes to create authentic, meaningful artwork. Drawing from diverse sources like folklore, traditions, and personal narratives, I ensure each piece resonates with respect and depth. This research-driven process enhances my work, enabling me to create illustrations that are visually striking and culturally rich.

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I have several different styles I work in:

Collage: Hand-drawn or painted elements combined with digital images and old photographs to create layered and textured collages infused with culture and symbolism.

Illustrative: Ethereal, fluid line work with a few select colours, playing with opacity for depth, blending surreal and organic elements to evoke dreamlike storytelling.

Graphic: Bold, graphic designs with blocky silhouettes and flat colors for a printed, stamp-like effect.

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Skills

Ar
Artwork
Co
Collage Illustration
Il
Illustration
Lo
Logo
Pe
Pen and Ink Illustration
Pr
Product Design
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Experience Level

Artwork
Expert
Collage Illustration
Expert
Illustration
Expert
Logo
Expert
Pen and Ink Illustration
Expert
Product Design
Expert
Book Illustration
Intermediate
Freehand Digital Illustration
Intermediate
Magazine
Intermediate
Watercolour Illustration
Intermediate
Childrens Book Illustration
Beginner
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Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Education

Bachelor of Design at Ontario College of Art & Design University
September 1, 2008 - May 1, 2011
Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Ottawa
September 1, 2006 - May 1, 2008

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Retail, Agriculture & Mining
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