children’s book illustrator isabelle arsenault

illustration from ‘mr gauguin’s heart’, picture book by isabelle arsenault, 2004

isabelle arsenault studied graphic design before plunging herself into the world of illustration. she contributes to magazines and newspapers across the US and canada, and has been the recipient of major illustration awards such as the prestigious governor general’s literary awards for illustration, communication arts illustration annual, and the national magazine awards of canada. ‘le coeur de monsieur gauguin’, the original french version of ‘mr. gaugin’s heart’ is her first book.

illustration from ‘mr gauguin’s heart’, a picture book, 2004

‘mr gauguin’s heart’ was first published in french (2004) and translated in english (2007).

illustration from the picture book ‘my letter to the world’, 2008

‘my letter to the world’ is illustrating some of emily dickinson’s most famous poems.

illustration from ‘my letter to the world’, 2008

a sketch

illustration by isabelle arsenault

isabelle arsenault often uses a unique color palette with soft and earth-toned colors for her expressive figures and poses.