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1. LUCILE PRACHE
FOOD

2. Charged with youthful energy and vitality, Lucile’s
vibrant illustrations have amassed a enthusiastic follow-
ing within the international illustration scene. Lucile first
emerged within the artistic landscape in Europe during
the 1980s shortly after graduating from Penninghen Art
School in Paris. During this time she joined forces with
fellow designer and colleague Michel Maidenberg to
found the Klaxon Graphic Art Studio where she worked
extensively with a wide range of advertising agencies.
After the birth of her two children, Lucile left Klaxon’s
in order to pursue her passion for culinary and fashion
illustration. Her energetic color palette combined with a
unique artistic flare immediately captivated the atten-
tions of numerous leading European fashion publica-
tions. As a result, Lucile has worked extensively with
Marie Claire, Biba, Depeche Mode, Avantages, Phos-
phore and Muze magazines.
Lucile lives and works in Paris and spends her free
time exploring the food markets and discussing recipes
and ingredients.
LUCILE PRACHE

3. Did you always want to be an artist?
I grew up in a family of Architects, so I
have been drawing since I was a child– It
always was and continues to be the best
way for me to express myself.
Do you listen to music while you paint, and if
so what music most sparks your creativity?
I am a rock fan through and through! I
also love to listen to repetitive music whilst
drawing, specifically Philip Glass’s Einstein
on the Beach Opera, the hypnotic sounds
are fabulous while working.
How has your artwork changed or developed
over the years? Tell us a little bit about your
technique? Initially I worked with paper and
collage. I used to combine everything that
I found, even objects from the sidewalk,
however the advent of computers changed
all of that. Photoshop and Illustrator
opened my world up to a series of
endless possibilities! I was so excited by
the new technology that I worked on my
Clintiq tablet for years without touching a
single sheet of paper! One or two years
ago though, I fell back in love with my
art supplies and starting painting with
watercolors again.
What inspired you to become an illustrator?
Whilst studying art in Paris I was inspired
by a group of French illustrators, the
Bazooka group. They were incredible!
Their work was heavily inspired by punk
music and at the time I was completely
enamored with The Sex Pistols.
Describe your work studio/environment.
My studio is in my flat in Paris, or perhaps
I should say that my flat is in my studio
as it kind of over runs everything! My kids
consider themselves lucky when they are
able to eat dinner in the kitchen as I can
often be found screen-printing on the
table!
What song would you chose as the
soundtrack to your life? Golden Brown/The
Stranglers because it’s a waltz.
What could we expect to find in your
refrigerator if we took a peak right no?
You would find everything for a week long
series of pasta meals for my kids… (and
some veggies that I try to conceal within
the pasta!)
Where was your most recent travel
destination? I most recently traveled to a
French Atlantic Island but I cannot wait to
get to NYC next summer– it will be my first
time!
If you weren’t an illustrator, what alternate
career path might you have taken? I would
be a dancer for sure!
Who are your favorite artists?
Andy Warhol, Jean Michel Basquiat, Peter
Doig, Mick Jagger, Pina Bausch, Lucinds
Childs and Trisha Brown.
What is your greatest influence?
Most definitely Pop Art!
What are you currently working on? I am
currently working on silhouettes for a
fashion studio in Paris as well as on a
series of watercolor botanical plates as a
personal project.

5. COOKING UP A STORM! There’s an art to cooking and an
even greater art to creating an excellent Cookbook. Lucile Prache’s delectable
recipe illustrations make this 4 book series by Marabout a must have. Catherine
Quevrement and Lucile spent a year working on this project. We wan’t wait to see
many more! Previous Cookbooks include Les Petites Toques Lenôtre (Le Cherche-
Midi éditeur), Le Monde en 500 recettes (Edition La Martinière), Shabbat en 30
minutes (Edition Le Chêne), À table avec Luana (Le Cherche-Midi éditeur), Ein
Italianischer Sommer ( GU Germany)

8. French
Pastries

30. Café

33. Tea?

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