interview with an illustrator
Madamesange
tells of her penchant for
rummaging in secondhand
bookshops, charity
shops and carboots . . .
u SB The last couple of years have been exiciting for you.
What’s been the best bit? Madamesange: Being taken on by
Illustration and having a great year of exhibitions throughout
London. I also found my soul mate too, which was rather nice.
u SB What drew you to illustration? Madamesange: The ability
to inject my slightly quirky sense of humour into designs and a
passion for childrens illustration. u SB Where is your studio and
can you describe it for me? Madamesange: My studio forms
part of my flat. I hunker down on an old salvation army table,
next to the phone and near the stereo and that’s it. Locked in!
u SB Do you collect anything? Madamesange: I’m told I hoard
things. I love fonts and lettering and love rummaging in second
hand bookshops, carboots and charity shops for kids books
and ephemera. I’ve recently got two very old typewriters which
weigh a tonne, out from my mum’s loft. I also have a larger
than life Courage Cockerel which has fallen off a pub. u SB Do
you keep a scrapbook? Madamesange: I pretty much scribble
on anything. But I mostly sketch in old spelling books. u SB
What are your interests outside of illustration? Madamesange:
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