Barroux studied photography, art, sculpture, and architecture in France at the famous École Estienne and École Boule. He went on to work as an art director in Paris and Montreal. While in Montreal, Barroux began illustrating by creating linocut images, and became well known for his illustrations for children’s books. Barroux has written and illustrated a number of books in the US, including Extraordinary Pets, Emily and Alex: Naughty and Nice, and Emily and Alex: Plain and Fancy; all published in 2010 by Blue Apple Books. He lives in Paris.
Client List
The New York Times
Popular Science
ForbesRunning
Press Book
Publishers
Viking Books
Wall St. Journal
Entrepreneur
Perseus Publishing
Interactive Week
Red Herring
Libération
L'enjeux-Les échos
CIO
Awards
First Place for Extraordinary Pets in NY Book Show for "Hardcover Picture Book—Fiction" category
2005 Enfantasie Award for Uncle John and the Giant Cherry Tree
Reviews
Acclaim for My Goldfish:
...This book's offbeat settings and strong, simple illustrations...should help preschoolers—and parents—realize that when you bring some creativity to pet ownership, even a fish can be fun.
—The New York Times Book Review
lino cut, pencil, ink, delivers traditionally and digitally
