Simon Landrein is a French illustrator and animator known for his bold, minimalistic, and irreverent work. He has been featured in many editorial productions, including The New York Times, The New Yorker, and Wired. Simon's style is influenced by comics and pop art, and he often incorporates bright colors and thick lines into his illustrations.Simon discusses his journey in the world of art. From a young age, Simon was drawn to drawing and was heavily influenced by movies. He pursued a career in animation and worked for various studios before transitioning to illustration. Simon's work is characterized by bold colors, thick lines, and a touch of irreverence. He finds inspiration in everyday conversations and observations, which he incorporates into his illustrations. Simon's creative process involves sketching and refining his ideas, and he enjoys exploring different styles and techniques in his personal projects. He has worked on various meaningful projects, including a commissioned animation for the trailer of Rick and Morty season three. Simon's dream project is to work on a longer-term project, such as an illustrated book or a movie.In the following discussion:Embark on a visual journey as we delve into the unique artistic style of Simon Landrein, defined by its bold colors, thick lines, and irreverent undertones.Join us in unraveling the sources of inspiration that fuel Simon's creative fire – from everyday conversations to keen observations – and how they seamlessly integrate into his captivating illustrations.Explore the intricacies of Simon's creative process, from the initial sketches to the meticulous refinement of ideas, and gain insights into his adventurous exploration of diverse styles and techniques in his personal endeavors.Uncover the fascinating world of Simon's creative portfolio, including his involvement in significant projects like the commissioned animation for the Rick and Morty season three trailer, and learn how these ventures have shaped his artistic journey.Immerse yourself in Simon's aspirations and future endeavors, as we delve into his dream of undertaking a longer-term project, whether it be an evocative illustrated book or a captivating cinematic experience.Discover the bold and irreverent work of French illustrator and animator, Simon Landrein, known for his minimalistic style and vibrant colors. Learn more in this insightful podcast episode!🎧🌟 Don't forget to rate and review this episode to support the best in podcasting! 🌟🎧 Host: Rob LeeMusic: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis. Production:Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel AlexisEdited by Daniel AlexisShow Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and TransistorPhotos:Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.Support the podcast The Truth In This Art Podcast Fractured Atlas (Fundraising): https://www.fracturedatlas.orgThe Truth In This Art Podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetruthinthisart.bsky.socialThe Truth In This Art Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthinthisart/?hl=enThe Truth In This Art Podcast Website: https://www.thetruthinthisart.com/The Truth In This Art Podcast Shop: Merch from Redbubble ★ Support this podcast ★