The Élémentaire.
Our collections often have working titles until they are fully formed and we know entirely properly what to call them. This one was referred to for a while as “Stylishly Simple”, which it is, but deserved something more befitting its South of France roots and so we settled upon Élémentaire. Elementary - relating to the basic, essential or fundamental part of something.
With each illustration we try to cut to the very root of the occasion and present something elegantly simple that our characters (to whom this collection belongs in our minds) Henri and Françoise would adore sending.
Personality:
Wild and free, authentic, thoughtful, confident, creative, artistic, passionate, earthy, expressive, classic.
Colours:
Simple monochrome line drawings that can be brought to life with the addition of warm and muted colour or paper choices.
Geographic origin:
A simple and stylish apartment overlooking a Place de Something Fabulous. Henri speaks loudly from the window to passers by below whilst Françoise paints.
Design notes.
Pair classically styled illustrations with quirky themes for a creative, quietly confident aesthetic.
Could utilise hand made papers and letterpress for a more embodied feel.
Flat printed with vegetable based inks / Mohawk Loop Snow 100% recycled paper stock / Eco-craft 100% recycled stock brown ribbed envelopes
"Wild and Free" est une compilation instrumentale d'émotions dépaysantes.
- "Wild and Free" is an instrumental compilation of various feelings. -
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A perfectly simple stork for the most pure and beautiful of occasions.
This collection was forged during travels in the south of France. A reminder of the elegance of days wandering cities and parks in the sun and swimming rivers high up in the hills, of the simplicity and warmth to be found in life.