Claire Rollet

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The modernist British architecture of Embassy Court, Brighton

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The beautiful wildness of California's national parks is shown on this map

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Black and white London cityscape with Big Ben and The Shard by Claire Rollet

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Line drawing of an aerial view of Manhattan

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Ink drawing meets photoshop.

At the sight of this kind of city views, you immediately want to pack your bags and visit them.

Expressive, original hand-drawn illustrations. Map specialist, her drawings bring human warmth to wayfinding. Drawings of architecture and urban scenery is the forte of Brighton-based artist Claire Rollet. Her output also includes natural history, repeat patterns, instructional drawings. Although her creations are detailed and intricate, they’re loose and modern which her clients love. Born in France, Claire lived in the UK most of her life. She worked in London for many years and was selling images of the city’s great buildings at Greenwich Market when she was discovered by our agency, which soon led to a burgeoning client list. Claire’s city sketches and architectural illustrations have been published in book form by Pictura, and she has a BA in Fine Art from Kingston University.

Approach

First of all, Claire works out a composition and some ideas for the image using quick sketches to show to her client, perhaps including drawings and images from her database. She then creates the line drawing and works afterwards on the colours.

Style

Traditional hand line drawing is the cornerstone of Claire’s style, but with a fresh, modern touch to it thanks to her pops of fresh colour.

Languages

Fluent in English and French

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What first drew you to illustration/design?Seeing the fantastic imagination in children's illustrated books. Do you have any formal design training?I have a BA in Fine Art at Kingston University, I used to make stop frame animations inspired by folks tales when I was studying. But I chose to go back to my childhood love of drawing for my work. I mostly like the paraphernalia that comes with film and photography. You live in London. What drew you there?The huge metropolis that it is. Anything goes, people do what they like and dress how they like no one bats an eyelid. Real sense of freedom, a change from where I come from; France. Where is your studio?I'm very lucky to be able to work from home. My studio is in the spare room. Who/What is your biggest inspiration?Independent product and fashion designers, craft makers. It's really stimulating seeing what people are busy making in their studios. So much creativity!How do you get your ideas?I go to galleries, the cinema, museums, book shops. I love to research online or visit independent shops. There are amazing things happening out there, it's really exciting! I walk around town too there's a lot to learn in observing. Do you collect anything? I love quirky and old toys but tin toys especially. I have quite a few but I'd love to fill a room with cabinets full them. I have a lot of old cameras too photographic and super 8 film cameras, beautiful objects. Do you keep a scrapbook? No I don't but I take a lot of pictures of anything I find interesting. I also keep aside addresses of inspiring websites, what people are making, thinking. I often refer to them all. What are your interests outside of work? I love to visit a museum. The latest I went to is the Hunterian Museum. An enormous collection of dissected animals in formaldehyde, fascinating!Tell us about a favourite project you've recently completed I recently worked with the exciting Scottish designers at Whitespace on a brochure for a large lawyer's firm. I illustrated the cities where they have offices: Edinburgh, Dubai, London, Nottingham. What would be your "dream job/commission"? I'd love to be commissioned to promote visiting the different villages/parts of London and the rest of the UK. Also advertising worldwide destinations too. Who are your art heroes? The animators Lotte Reiniger, Jan Svankmajer. I have a soft spot for Sophie Calle's work, Margaret Killgallen, Kuniyoshi. I admire a lot of outsider artists like Adolf Wolfli, the postman Cheval for their relentless dedication.

Favourites

Cafe: The Breakfast Club Soho Very friendly atmosphere and delicious sandwiches! Gallery: The Wellcome Trust Gallery Shop: Luna and Curious on 198 Brick Lane (they don't have much of a website but well worth a visit) Website: Lomography Blog: Toycamera Magazine: Raw Vision (Outsider Art Magazine)

Map illustrating major 1968 uprisings worldwide by Claire Rollet

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Map of historic shipwrecks and explorers worldwide by Claire Rollet

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Sussex University visitor map for open event

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Human-friendly map design at Hillingdon hospita

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Drawings of classic buildings for a teen architecture textbook

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Heritage map of Jane Austen's Bath with historical sites and figures by Claire Rollet

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Colorful party scene with animals and people celebrating indoors

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Arid environment plant fragrance exploration

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Northern Cardinal bird identification and symbolism

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Illustration of Pallant House Gallery extension by Claire Rollet

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Photography festival illustrated guide map Arles

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London Bridge–Tooley Street Rebranding Promotional Map

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Location of Amsterdam's Theater District in a Map

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Fashion illustration of sewing equipment

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Illustrated military strategy map of Bay of Pigs conflict by Claire Rollet

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Map of Paris landmarks including Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe by Claire Rollet

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Claire Rollet mapped a 5K Battersea running path for Puma

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Illustrated map of UK national parks featuring wildlife and landscapes by Claire Rollet

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Caribbean vacation map with people and leisure scenes

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Aerial view of the rooftops of Paris, the French capital

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Line drawing of Local Brighton grocery shop Hilly Laine

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Architectural drawing of No.10 Downing Street

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Claire Rollet's illustrated cover of The 1960s in Maps

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Imperial hotel london brochure with branded city map

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Centaurea cyanus blue wildflower in countryside field

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Delicate botanical drawing of cosmos bloom

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World’s furthest migrating bird Arctic Tern in flight

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Building architecture of Cafe Marmalade, Brighton

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The main places and locations on France's South Coast

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Manhattan map illustration with architecture and people by Claire Rollet

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California National Parks' animal pattern

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An educational illustration about the Spotted Towhee bird

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Cover design for the book "Architecture for Teens"

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Map of Arizona featuring national parks and tourist attractions by Claire Rollet

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Map highlighting key 1960s inventions worldwide by Claire Rollet

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A map showing the 5K running route on Jersey Island

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Sustainable travel to work or care visit

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Hiking Trip Objects lettering illustration

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A black and white illustration of St. Paul's Cathedral

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Elm tree folklore and nature drawing for educational use

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Pattern of champagne glasses with dancing women and confetti falling

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Hand-drawn vegetables for botanical study

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Male and female European Goldfinch comparison

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Places & Locations of Utah's national parks

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Mojave Desert plant Firecracker Penstemon artwork

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Wildlife trust supporting butterfly habitats

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481 University Avenue development promotional material cover art

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'Fix your bike' book illustration by Claire Rollet

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Selected Clients

Local Rezults, Coast Magazine, DKNY for Glamour Magazine, Walmart, Fiskens, Cambridge University Press, Whitespace Design Agency, Dublin City Council, British Heart Foundation, Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea, Scholastic, AOK