VALERIE MICHEL
WITCH BLOOD: Retrospective
WHEN COLOR ENCHANTED
The completed WITCH BLOOD label merges mysticism with artistry. Here, every element finds its place - the intricate details, balanced composition, and careful shading work in harmony to tell a tale of destiny and transformation.
HOW INK TRANSFORMED
In its raw ink form, the illustration reveals its bones - clean lines and careful detailing that form the foundation of the final piece. This stage captures the essential narrative elements in their purest form, before the final refinements.
WHERE MAGIC BEGAN
The initial sketch - where first strokes materialized and WITCH BLOOD began to take visual form. These early lines hold the seeds of the final creation, showing how Valérie first envisioned bringing a mystical tale to life.
Illustrating TAVMA's Journey
THE MIXOLOGIST
When crafting TAVMA's first impression, Valérie brought to life “The mixologist” - a character that embodies the fusion of contemporary cocktail craft and alchemy. From initial sketch to final artwork, she captured the essence of innovation and tradition coexisting behind the bar, creating an iconic figure that welcomes visitors to this world.
A STORY
Through nine carefully crafted panels, Valérie transformed TAVMA's origin story into a visual narrative. Her illustrations guide readers through the journey from inspiration to creation, each frame building upon the last. The resulting comic strikes a delicate balance between technical precision and artistic expression, using strategic touches of color to highlight key moments .
A Dive Into Valérie’s World…
From the project "Swimming Boy"
From sketches "Botanical drawings"
From the project "Swimming Boy"
From the publication "The tyrant of words"
From the publication "The tyrant of words"
From the project "Swimming Boy"
From personal drawings "Sleep as a theme"
From the publication "The tyrant of words"
From sketches "Botanical drawings"
From sketches "Botanical drawings"
From personal drawings "Tree as a theme"
From the publication "The tyrant of words"
From sketches "Botanical drawings"
From the project "Swimming Boy"
From personal drawings "Sleep as a theme"
From personal drawings "Tree as a theme"
From personal drawings "Sleep as a theme"
From personal drawings "Sleep as a theme"