JEAN-PHILIPPE KALONJI
Portraits
GRAPHITE LINE & MUSEUM AQUARELLE
Learn how to draw a portrait with the Graphite Line set and Museum Aquarelle coloured pencils!
Discover the new online Creative Class “Portraits” led by Swiss artist Jean-Philippe Kalonji for an immersive dive into the art of portrait making.
In the course, Kalonji reveals his unique approach and creative process demonstrating how to understand structure and capture facial features using the RGB grey pencils from the Graphite Line set and the Museum Aquarelle water-soluble coloured pencils from Caran d'Ache.
Discover the new online Creative Class “Portraits” led by Swiss artist Jean-Philippe Kalonji for an immersive dive into the art of portrait making.
In the course, Kalonji reveals his unique approach and creative process demonstrating how to understand structure and capture facial features using the RGB grey pencils from the Graphite Line set and the Museum Aquarelle water-soluble coloured pencils from Caran d'Ache.
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About the artist
Jean-Philippe Kalonji is a painter, illustrator and comic book writer. A true citizen of the world, he has lived and travelled in many countries, including the United States, Japan, Liberia and the United Kingdom, where he perfected his drawing techniques.
His work illustrates a diverse mix of influences, both in terms of techniques and inspiration. A long-time friend of Caran d'Ache and a fervent user of its products, he created the illustrations that adorn the packaging of the pencils in the Graphite Line RGB range.
His work illustrates a diverse mix of influences, both in terms of techniques and inspiration. A long-time friend of Caran d'Ache and a fervent user of its products, he created the illustrations that adorn the packaging of the pencils in the Graphite Line RGB range.
“A Swiss artist blending painting, illustration and comics through a rich mix of cultures, techniques and influences.”
Jean-Philippe Kalonji
Painter, illustrator and comic book writer
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