François Avril
Born in 1961 in Paris
Lives and works between Brittany, Brussels, and Paris
François Avril studied at the École Olivier de Serres in Paris, graduating at the top of his class in 1984
The work of François Avril, painter, draftsman, and illustrator, is associated with the École de la ligne claire (simple lines, flat colors, narration) and the École de Pigalle. He mainly depicts urban landscapes and architecture, as well as landscapes of Brittany, in a refined and poetic style. His paintings have been exhibited internationally on numerous occasions. He is the author of comic books, illustrated books, and illustrations for the press and publishing, and has produced limited edition prints and portfolios.
François Avril said: "Whether it's a city or a landscape, I always start with something realistic that I recompose to create utopias. I observe, and it is my memory that does the selecting. Back in my studio, all I have left is a residue of what I saw. I keep only a strong composition, and the details disappear."
making of Bretagne - Bleu, 2017 - François AVRIL
Four colors lithographic print on BFK Rives paper
Edition à 35 exemplaires
25.2 x 35.43 in (64,5 x 90,5 cm)
Réalisée à l'atelier À Fleur de Pierre, Paris
Signed and numbered by the artist
Two colors lithographic print on BFK Rives paper
Édition à 35 exemplaires
25.2 x 33.07 in (64,5 x 84,7 cm)
Réalisée à l'atelier À Fleur de Pierre, Paris
Signed and numbered by the artist
Black and ocher lithographic print on BFK Rives paper
Edition à 18 exemplaires
25.2 x 33.46 in (64,5 x 85 cm)
Réalisée à l'atelier À Fleur de Pierre, Paris
Signed and numbered by the artist
François AVRIL Bretagne - Bleu, 2017
Black and blue lithographic print on BFK Rives paperÉdition à 18 exemplaires
25.2 x 33.46 in (64,5 x 85 cm)
Signed and numbered by the artist
Réalisée à l'atelier À Fleur de Pierre, Paris