Draw Serge!

Joshua Peeters

2012-02-13T10:23:00.002Z

Joshua is a Dutch comic artist and illustrator and produced this illustration inspired by the cover to Histoire de Melody Nelson. To see more of his work visit his blog.

Chris Davie

2012-01-30T11:53:00.002Z

Chris is a "maker of videogames and pictures" from Manchester. This is the second Serge Chris sent me as he thought the original one wasn't good enough (for you information - it was very good!). If you'd like to follow Chris on Twitter HERE.

Alex Nieto

2012-01-26T11:05:00.002Z

Alex Nieto is an illustrator from Barcelona. Visit Alex's blog to see more.

Emile Roussey

2012-01-20T12:52:00.002Z

Here's a visual representation of the Gainsbourg classic "Intoxicated Man" by French comic artist and illustrator Emile Roussey. Visit his blog to see more of his great work.

Ana Torres

2012-01-11T14:59:00.003Z

Ana Torres is a young graphic designer and illustrator from Monterrey, Mexico. See more of her work on her Deviant Art and Behance sites.

Quibe 4

2012-01-06T14:22:00.003Z

The first Serge of 2012 and it's a fourth outing for Quibe. This time a square Serge!

Ollie Smith

2011-12-19T11:29:00.002Z

Ollie Smith is a Manchester-based artist, designer and promoter. He's also the co-creator/owner of Dirt Cheap magazine and the live art night Fresh Kids Club. Have a look at his website to see more of his work.

Dolly Dolly (David Yates) 2

2011-12-06T01:03:00.003Z

Here's David's second Serge and this one is made up entirely of triangles (Serge's face is one of many shapes fighting for attention). To discover more about Dolly Dolly (including details of the Dolly Dolly album due to be released March 2012) visit the fascinating Mounds & Circles blog.

Eddy Crosby

2011-11-17T19:31:00.002Z

Eddy Crosby is a great illustrator based in Melbourne, Australia. Visit his website and blog to see more of his work.

Quibe 3

2011-11-08T13:57:00.002Z

A third contribution from Quibe but this time it's one his "visual mash-ups" (I was particularly amused by Jacques DuTRON"). Ladies and gentlemen, it's "Gainsbart"!

Bruna Luz

2011-10-24T11:28:00.002+01:00

Bruna loves Serge so much she's drawn him on the wall of the house! "Draw Serge" seems to be more popular in Brazil than in any other country. I think I need to go to Brazil! If everyone isn't smoking Gitanes and whistling "Initials B.B." I'll be very disappointed.

Anjan Sarkar

2011-10-17T17:33:00.002+01:00

Anjan is an illustrator based in Sheffield. Visit his site or blog to find illustrations, comics, gig posters and some great sketchbook pages.

Wayne Harris

2011-10-09T17:21:00.003+01:00

Wayne is a Welsh illustrator (we've got to stick together!) and character designer based in Cardiff. Visit his website to see his take on such luminaries as Captain Caveman, The Banana Splits and Michael Jackson. You can visit his blog here and follow him on Twitter over here.

Quibe 2

2011-09-29T16:46:00.002+01:00

A second excellent Serge from Quibe. Same details as before but this time with the addition of a Tumblr.

Tokyosexwhale

2011-08-29T16:17:00.003+01:00

A Serge drawing from the mysteriously named Tokyosexwhale. Just who is Tokyosexwhale? Who knows! But I do know that he's got a blog HERE and is also on Twitter.

David Scrima

2011-08-22T11:23:00.002+01:00

David Scrima is an illustrator from France who produces wonderful portraits of musicians. Some in Moleskine sketchbooks and some, ingeniously, by painting over old LP covers. Here's a great one of Serge. To see more of his portraits (including Brian Wilson, The Black Keys and the Beatles) visit his blog and his Tumblr.

Julien Quensière

2011-08-17T11:36:00.002+01:00

Julien is a French illustrator and designer. You can see more of his work over on his website.

Quibe

2011-08-04T12:11:00.002+01:00

Quibe is a French illustrator based in Paris. You can see more of his work on his website, his blog and his "visual mash ups" blog (for example - Darth Paul"!).

Michael Phillip Dunbabin

2011-08-01T12:53:00.002+01:00

Michael Phillip Dunbabin is a Manchester-based illustrator. Visit his blog to see more of his portraits including a few Ye-Ye girls and Tom Jones!

Sebastian Koepcke

2011-07-22T17:30:00.002+01:00

Sebastian Koepcke is an illustrator (and committed Serge fan) based in Berlin. This illustration was produced to accompany a fictional interview with Serge in Berlin culture magazine Maulbeerblatt (you can read the interview HERE if you can read German). To see more of Sebastian's work click HERE.

Alison Wight

2011-07-20T14:28:00.003+01:00

Alison is a comic artist and illustrator living in Brooklyn, NY. As she says about Gainsbourg "once you know anything about the guy, how can you not draw him?". Exactly! You can read her online comic, "Sent From The Moon", simply by clicking HERE.

Joe Decie

2011-07-13T11:39:00.003+01:00

A Serge & Jane from UK -based comic artist Joe Decie. Digitally coloured so a departure from Joe's trademark ink wash style. If you're unaware of Joe's work visit his site to see his comics then go buy his book and then, once you've done that, follow him on Twitter.

Aiden Smith

2011-07-08T16:09:00.002+01:00

Aiden Smith is freelance illustrator and comics artist recently graduated in illustration from North Wales School of Art and Design and based in Chester. "Having just completed a series of portraits entitled 'Northern Front' (frontmen from my favourite bands), I drew Serge in the same style." See more of Aiden's work on his website and follow him on Twitter.

Bogdan Maksimovic

2011-07-01T00:02:00.002+01:00

Bogdan Maksimovic is a designer/illustrator from Belgrade with "Dutch flavor and (currently) Austrian influences". To see more of Bogdan's work visit his website and Flickr stream.

Raymond Weekes 3

2011-06-21T11:25:00.004+01:00

Here's a third Serge from illustrator, Raymond Weekes. This time inspired by the Gainsbourg classic "No Comment". He now has a blog so why not click over and pay a visit (while you're there have a listen to his Serge mix). For even more Raymond visit his website.

Angela Wells

2011-06-17T11:27:00.005+01:00

Angela Wells is a children's book illustrator from Normandy. She usually draws "cute and fluffy illustrations" but was inspired to draw Serge after visiting the blog. She's done a great job and supplied us with a wonderful, inky, brooding Serge. To see more of Angela's work visit her blog.

Damien Lajeunesse

2011-06-14T10:10:00.003+01:00

Here's a Serge from Damien of Cherbourg, France. Created with gouache and markers. To hear more of Damien's work visit his website.

Sorry for the lack of updates recently, I've been away. See my blog for details. Merci!

Caroline Ryan

2011-05-27T06:34:00.002+01:00

Caroline Ryan is an artist from France currently living in New Orleans. She was living in France when Serge died and this illustrations contains many of her favourite Serge lyrics. To see more of her work visit her portfolio site.

Eug

2011-05-24T14:36:00.003+01:00

Sorry for the lack of posts recently, I've been busy away from home for the last few weeks, but today is the second anniversary of Draw Serge! Thanks to everyone who's made it such a success. I never thought I'd still be posting at regular intervals two years on! Here to celebrate is a rather splendid double portrait of Serge and Jane by Eug. All I know of Eug is that he lives in San Francisco and draws at night and at weekends. You can see more of his work over on his blog and tumblr.

Adam Moore

2011-05-05T00:44:00.002+01:00

Adam is an illustrator/comic book artist based in Brighton and is currently studying for an MA. He has a blog and a Facebook group where you can see more of his work and also runs a drawing games night in Brighton called DrinkyDoodle.

Becca Thorne

2011-05-02T14:54:00.002+01:00

A great lino-cut Gainsbourg from Leicester-based lino-print illustrator Becca Thorne. Becca has a website and a blog where you can see more of her lino and monoprints and also a shop where you can buy some Becca designed items.

Olga Sophie Kauppinen

2011-04-30T16:52:00.002+01:00

Olga is a Helsinki-born artist currently living in Brooklyn. More of her work can be seen on her blog and over on her website.

Fred Blunt

2011-04-26T11:01:00.002+01:00

Double the Serge fun today from the brilliant Fred Blunt! Fred is a UK-based illustrator with an impressive array of clients and a truly great style. Have a look at his website and Flickr stream if you don't believe me (and then maybe buy some of his books).

Heiko Nerenz

2011-04-22T12:34:00.002+01:00

Heiko is an artist and illustrator based in Berlin (I had the pleasure of meeting Heiko at Pictoplasma earlier this month. Hello, Heiko!). Heiko has a blog here and another (perhaps NSFW!) blog here featuring more examples of his work.

Marlene Kuri

2011-04-20T11:35:00.002+01:00

Here's Serge out for a drive in his automobile courtesy of Marlene Kuri. Marlene is a graphic designer and illustrator from Veracruz, Mexico. Visit her blog and Flickr stream to see more of her work.

James Hood

2011-04-18T11:57:00.003+01:00

James Hood is an illustrator and cartoonist based in Brighton. He's won the Young Cartoonist of the Year award not once but twice and is also the resident cartoonist for Adam & Joe's 6music show. Wowee! He also lists The British Beard Club amongst his clients. I've no idea if this is real or not. I seriously hope it is! Look at his website, join his Facebook group and follow him on Twitter.

Lizzie Campbell

2011-04-17T12:24:00.004+01:00

Lizzie Campbell is an illustrator and artist based in the Midlands with a penchant for Monster Munch. Visit her blog or website to see more of her work or follow her on Twitter.

Rob Johnson

2011-04-15T19:00:00.003+01:00

Rob Johnson (aka bitsOfBobs) is a freelance Illustrator, doodler, designer and animator based in Glasgow. You can find his blog here or some more of his work here. Also a keen photographer of the analogue variety.

Xavier Lerouxel AKA RoskÖ

2011-04-14T11:04:00.002+01:00

RoskÖ is a self-taught French artist from Cherbourg ("you know, the umbrellas..."). He drew this on the 20th anniversary of Serge's death. Visit his blog to see drawings of, amongst other things, pirates and The Fonz! Who could ask for more?

Alison Sampson

2011-04-12T10:32:00.003+01:00

Here's a tiny Serge (the original is just over an inch square!) from Alison Sampson. Alison is a UK based architect who likes to draw a lot. Visit her excellent "Space In Text" blog (I warn you - only do so if you got a few hours to spare!) or follow Alison on Twitter.

Drew Webster

2011-04-04T01:21:00.003+01:00

A double Gainsbourg from Mr Drew Webster, both of them produced using Paintbox! When Drew isn't teaching/illustrating/painting scenes from Shackleton's life he's a banjo plucker in the Gas Hill Mob - Norwich's premier bluegrass outfit. He also whittles his own banjos and is the proud owner of the Tweedocaster.

Mo Ali

2011-04-01T18:20:00.002+01:00

Mo Ali is an artist, poet and writer based in the South East of England. You can view more of his work on his blog, Flickr stream and even follow him on Twitter.

Elliot Elam 2

2011-03-30T12:15:00.002+01:00

Here's a brilliant second Serge from Elliot Elam . If you're unaware of Elliot's work then remedy the situation immediately by visiting his blog and Flickr stream and maybe even follow him on Twitter.

Jason Bennion 2

2011-03-24T11:00:00.004Z

Another Serge from Jason Bennion and this time Jason's got his paints out. Very nice. Jason is an illustrator and raconteur (he really does have the best stories!). For more examples of Jason's work visit his website and blog.

Nick Roberts

2011-03-21T11:44:00.003Z

A great Serge from Nick Roberts who describes himself as a "mild-mannered web manager by day.. even more mild-mannered cartoonist by night". Visit Nick's blog to see more examples of his work and some great posts about vintage illustration.

John Riordan

2011-03-17T12:22:00.003Z

John provides us with a proper cheeky Serge (originally drawn as a Valentine's Card for his other half!). John is an illustrator and comic artist (he wrote and drew "William Blake, Taxi Driver" in Time Out London for 2 years). Visit his website, blog and Flickr to see more of his work.

Rich Page AKA Ume Toys

2011-03-14T12:55:00.002Z

Rich (AKA Ume Toys) is an illlustrator, designer, photographer and a great toy maker (in fact, he made this handsome little chap for me!) with a penchant for drawing skulls. Check out his stuff on his blog and Flickr.

Lee Monks AKA Koris the Illlustrator

2011-03-11T15:23:00.003Z

Here's a recumbent Serge from Lee Monks AKA Koris the Illustrator. Lee is based in Liverpool and has a website where you can see more of his work and can also be found on Flickr and Twitter.

Sabrina Tibourtine

2011-03-06T13:03:00.003Z

This week's second Serge collage. This time from Sabrina Tibourtine. Sabrina was born in Paris and brought up in West Germany where she now works as an illustrator producing beautiful collage illustrations. Visit her site to see many more examples of work. She also has an Etsy store.

Clive Burroughs

2011-03-02T16:02:00.004Z

Purely by coincidence it's collage week on Draw Serge. First up is Clive Burroughs. Clive said his contribution was inspired by a poster for a Cowboys of Sweden gig and also by Paul Bommer's excellent contribution. Clive has a really entertaining Tumblr HERE.

Today is also the 20th anniversary of Serge's death. Let's all raise a glass to his memory (preferably a full glass) and listen to your favourite Serge track. RIP Serge!

Scott Garrett

2011-02-25T10:03:00.003Z

Today's Serge comes from illustrator, Scott Garrett. Scott used to reside in London but is now taking the air in Hastings by the sea. Have a look at his blog and website to see loads more brilliant examples of his work.

Simon Gurr 2

2011-02-21T13:21:00.004Z

A second Serge from Simon. Last time he gave us a beautiful Lucien Freud-esque (that sounds like "fried eggs" if you say it out loud!) portrait, this time it's a very delicate line drawing of a young Serge. Very nice. Click HERE to see more of Simon's work.

Davey Blackett

2011-02-18T15:51:00.003Z

Here's a Serge from Davey Blackett. Davey isn't a professional artist but has drawn a Serge anyway. That's the spirit! Davy is an "ex-music shop person" (all the best people are!) and is now "internet police"! I've no idea what that is. He's on Twitter HERE and Tumblr HERE.

Joe List 2

2011-02-15T11:55:00.003Z

Here's a fantastic 2nd Serge from Mr Joe List. Joe is a renowned cartoonist known mainly for drawing all over the Guardian's weekend magazine, creating the seminal Freak Leap comic and webcomic and, last but not least, foisting MACK upon the world. If you're unaware of Joe's work click all the previous links and check yourself before you wreck yourself.

Tim Harries

2011-02-09T14:15:00.002Z

Tim is a cartoonist and illustrator based in Newport, South Wales. Have a look at his website and blog to see some more examples of his work. He's even been on CBBC! (Sadly, no link).

Matthew Craven

2011-02-04T16:57:00.003Z

Serge courtesy of London-based illustrator, Matthew Craven. To see more of his illustrations visit his blog and to find out what else he gets up to when he's not drawing follow him on Twitter.

David Iacovazzi-Pau

2011-02-01T14:58:00.002Z

A great painted Serge from David Iacovazzi-Pau. David is a Luxembourg-born painter now living in America. To see more of his portraits visit his blog.

Matt Macabre/Eight Bit

2011-01-24T12:55:00.004Z

Here's a great Serge from the hugely talented but criminally under-exposed Matt Macabre. Matt is a illustrator, painter, ex-"fashion ambassador" for Ben Sherman and one of the most dapper men you will ever meet. Have a look at his Flickr stream, Facebook group or follow him on Twitter.

Dolly Dolly

2011-01-11T12:23:00.002Z

Dolly Dolly (AKA Dave Yates) has been described by Jonny Mugwump of Resonance FM as ‘the aural equivalent of Tony Hancock and Jackanory presented by Edward Gorey’ and by the poet af harrold as a ‘mysterious musical monolith of infinite variety, versatility and vision’. What more can I possibly say? Here's his blog and MySpace page

Thibault Cabanas

2011-01-06T15:01:00.002Z

Thibault Cabanas is an art director based in Paris. Serge is part of a music-themed playing cards designed by Thibault Cabanas. See the rest of them here. To see more examples of his work visit his website and Flickr stream.

Olivier Danchin

2010-12-23T11:32:00.002Z

Olivier Danchin is a French web designer and illustrator based in Paris. He's based his Serge on the song "Intoxicated Man" which is one of his favourites Serge compositions (and one of mine too). To see more of Olivier's work visit his blog or website.

Dorian Danielsen 3

2010-12-13T11:02:00.002Z

The third Serge from Dorian Danielsen and this time it's the movie version of Serge (for today only it's "Draw Eric"!). Dorian is a graphic designer and illustrator from Paris with a website and a blog.

Elliot Elam

2010-12-06T12:07:00.003Z

A beautiful Serge drawing today from Elliot Elam. I think this has a touch of Ronald Searle and Mort Drucker about it (and I don't bandy about those names lightly!). See more wonderful drawings on Elliot's website, blog and Flickr stream.

Stevyn Colgan

2010-11-30T13:08:00.003Z

Cartoonist and writer, Stevyn Colgan supplied me with a colour and a black and white Serge. After much deliberation I've gone for the monotone Serge. Seemed more apt! Stevyn's work has appeared in many publications and is a regular contributor to the QI annuals. His first book Joined-Up Thinking was published in 2008. To see more examples of his work visit his blog and website.

Simon Gurr

2010-11-25T10:44:00.002Z

An excellent Serge inspired by Lucian Freud's portrait of Francis Bacon (nice visual pun too - Serge was born "Lucien") from illustrator Simon Gurr. Visit Si's website to see more examples of his work including a wonderful Leonard Cohen and some great comic book work.

Geraint Ford Pt 4

2010-11-18T11:59:00.002Z

Another brilliant submission from Geraint Ford in his "Serge as.." series. "Say bonjour to my petit ami!".

Splendidhand

2010-11-09T11:40:00.002Z

Splendidhand (AKA Sam St Leger) is an artist and illustrator. Check out his Flickr stream, website and blog to see more great drawings, paintings and sculptures.

Seth Patrick

2010-11-06T18:21:00.003Z

Seth Patrick is an illustrator based in Durham, North Carolina. He's got a blog and a website (featuring an illustration of Pee Wee Herman's bike! Excellent!). Go have a look.

Alfredo Sábat

2010-11-03T18:35:00.002Z

Alfredo Sábat is a Buenos Aires-based illustrator with an incredible portfolio of work. Go to his website to see an fantastic array of work including illustrations, sketches, paintings and even sculptures. Amazing work!

Art Grootfontein

2010-10-29T20:26:00.002+01:00

Art is an art director, animator and illustrator based in Paris. His website is full of great stuff - loads of great animation clips, beautiful tee shirt designs and wonderful illustrations. He's also a fellow contributor to Michael Fleishman's brilliant "Drawing Inspiration - Visual Artists at Work" book.

Dan Berry Part 2

2010-10-25T17:50:00.003+01:00

A lot has happened to Dan Berry since his first Serge - he is now the creator of the "twitter-based, recipe comic" Onion Soup, has introduced the world to Silky Wilson and started the webcomic Oxford Clay. He's a busy chap! Here's his second Gainsbourg.

Michael Greco

2010-10-23T00:11:00.004+01:00

A beautifully simple Serge from Toronto based web cartoonist Michael Greco. His site, Grecomix, is updated every Monday. Go have a look!

Benjamino

2010-10-14T12:09:00.002+01:00

Double the fun today from Mr Ben Harrison AKA Benjamino. Ben sent me 2 version of Serge and I couldn't decide which version to put up so I've posted both. His blog claims that he lives in "a bin up a tree" but I've heard rumours that he's, in fact, based in Manchester. To see more of his paintings visit his blog, website or even his Flickr stream.

David Hill

2010-10-11T11:14:00.003+01:00

An interesting approach to drawing Serge from art student David Hill. This portrait is created using just message tape and a black Sharpie. Nice. To see more of David's work visit his blog (and even see some earlier takes of his Draw Serge submission).

Jon Burgerman

2010-10-05T17:23:00.003+01:00

Here's Serge Gainsbourg from the pen of Mr Jon Burgerman. If you don't know who Jon is then you must have been living on another planet for the last few years. His work has adorned almost every surface known to man - from wallpaper to trainers to crockery to people's skin. Just give that boy a pen and watch him go! He's also recently released his first single with fellow artist Jim Avignon under the moniker Anxieteam. To see more of Jon's work (and salads) visit his site or Flickr stream.

Joe Wray

2010-10-01T15:45:00.002+01:00

Here's Joe Wray! Joe Wray is an illustrator /graphic artist living in Barcelona (lucky man!). His website is under reconstruction but you can find plenty of visual stimuli at his drawing blog 'Wild things' or his Flickrstream.

Geraint Ford Part 3

2010-09-23T12:29:00.002+01:00

Geraint Ford graces "Draw Serge" once again with his third Serge and the second in his "Serge as..." series. This time it's Serge as... The Graduate. He's like a Gallic Mr Benn! To see more of Geraint's work visit his blog.

Paul Bommer

2010-09-20T13:43:00.003+01:00

A great "L'Homme à tête de chou"version of Serge from London-based illustrator, graphic designer and printmaker Paul Bommer. To see more examples of his work visit his blog. I was going to try and pick out a favourite but I like them all!

Lillian Beaty

2010-09-17T17:03:00.002+01:00

Serge and France Gall! Lillian Beaty is a Seattle-based cartoonist and designer. To see more of her work visit her Tumblr site.

Jake Ivill

2010-09-13T12:45:00.003+01:00

Today's Serge is from "young 'un" Jake Ivill. Even though he's still only 17 Jake is making quite a name for himself in illustration/design circles and networking furiously! Visit his site to see more of his work or follow him on Twitter to keep an eye on what he's up to.

David Setter

2010-09-08T16:13:00.002+01:00

David Setter is a painter, illustrator, founder of the DoodlePlanet live drawing events (which I frequent on a regular basis) and even a decorator of rhinos. David has a blog where you can see more of his work and is also the proud owner of an extremely covetable Star Wars figure collection.

Lynn Allingham

2010-09-06T11:48:00.002+01:00

Here's Serge courtesy of Lynn Allingham. Lynn is from down south but now resides up north. As well as being an accomplished illustrator Lynn is probably best known for her beautiful and distinctive jewellery. It's good enough to eat! If you don't believe me visit her Tuckshop and Polka Dot Etsy shops and see for yourself.

Jason Garrattley

2010-08-27T13:12:00.004+01:00

Jason Garrattley is a Birmingham-based designer and illustrator. He's also the curator of the excellent Kirby-Vision blog dedicated to the late, great Jack Kirby. Drop by on August 28th to see how they plan to celebrate, what would have been, Jack's 93rd birthday. Jason also has a website and another very interesting design/illustration/comics blog. It's all good stuff!

Dave Nelson

2010-08-25T12:28:00.003+01:00

Dave Nelson is a cartoonist, photographer and ceramicist based in Houston, Texas. He's also the creator of the webcomic "Finding Elim" which has it's first published collection coming out this Autumn. For more details visit his website.

Gabriela Mudado

2010-08-23T12:21:00.003+01:00

Gabriela Mudado is a motion graphics designer based in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Gabriela is also a DJ with a weekly web radio show specialising in French music where, naturally, Serge always makes an appearance. Gabriela has a website and Flickr stream with more examples of her work.

Nicholas Chaffe

2010-08-20T11:59:00.003+01:00

Nicholas Chaffe is an illustrator and designer. He's sent us a solitary Serge on a stage (which, I think, is a reference to the video for Lola rastaquouère). To see more of Nick's design work click HERE or to see more his illustration click HERE.

Chrissie Harper

2010-08-18T16:47:00.005+01:00

Chrissie Harper isn't a Serge fan (tut! tut!) but was intrigued enough by Draw Serge to contribute. She's a designer, journalist, cartoonist and also the editor of the excellent Jack Kirby Quarterly. Visit her website where I'm positive you'll find something to interest you.

Sarah McIntyre

2010-08-17T12:16:00.002+01:00

Sarah McIntyre produces great comic strips and children's books. Her strip "Vern and Lettuce' appeared in the Guardian's much-missed Comic section and her stories have even been read out on CBeebies! Visit Sarah's website and blog to see more excellent examples of her work.

Hammo Pt 2

2010-08-12T12:00:00.003+01:00

It's Hammo's second time on Draw Serge and this time it's with an "accidental Serge". Nick found Serge magically appearing whilst he was doing some "creative procrastinating". Very nice it is too. Now seems like a good time to plug Hammo's brand new website. Loads of good stuff on there. Go have a look.

Rod McKie

2010-08-09T15:10:00.002+01:00

Rod Mckie is a cartoonist and illustrator who has contributed to (amongst others) Playboy, The Wall Street Journal, National Lampoon, Punch and Reader's Digest. He has a blog (which is always a fascinating read) and some online comics here.

Joan Xavier Vázquez

2010-08-06T12:24:00.002+01:00

Joan Xavier Vázquez is a graphic designer and illustrator (and a big fan of Gainsbourg) from Xalapa, Mexico. Visit Joan's blog to see more artwork and even some Astro Boy cakes!

Alan R

2010-08-03T16:48:00.003+01:00

This Serge is the work of the mysteriously named "Alan R". Alan works in a library in Glasgow but draws caricatures in his spare time. Inspired by Draw Serge, Alan has produced his very own version of Gainsbourg. Merci, Alan!

Robert Ball

2010-07-30T17:09:00.002+01:00

Robert is an illustrator and designer and has a blog HERE which features some incredible work in a wide range of styles (including an incredible Matt Smith/Doctor Who pic!). Go have a look!

Lapin

2010-07-27T10:58:00.003+01:00

Lapin is a Barcelona-based illustrator with an impressive body of work as an illustrator and art director. After seeing the Gainsbourg movie he felt inspired to draw the "Serge-creature". Visit his website to see more examples of his work including a series of travel books (Japan, obviously, being my favourite!). He also has a blog featuring some of his amazing sketchbook work.

Akira The Don

2010-07-24T15:32:00.003+01:00

Akira the Don is a rapper, producer, DJ and comic artist. Here's a panel from his Gainsbourg-inspired comic, A Serge of Life (written by Jeremy Allen), where Serge is brought back to life to combat banal pop music. If only! Click HERE to read more. Visit the Akira The Don website to download music, mixtapes, read his blog and generally get entertained for a few hours.

Claus Ast

2010-07-21T10:41:00.003+01:00

Claus Ast is a German illlustrator and designer. Visit his blog to see more of his sketches and cartooning or even buy a t-shirt or a mug!

Fabio Oliveira

2010-07-16T17:42:00.002+01:00

Fabio Oliveira is a Brazil-based illustration student. To see more of his distinctive line work, comics and some great caricatures visit his blog.

Philippe Debongnie

2010-07-13T14:35:00.002+01:00

Philippe is a Brussel-based illustrator and designer. To see more of his illustrations and drawings click HERE or to see his design work visit the Loasis Studio site.

Denis Nguyen Kien

2010-07-09T16:30:00.003+01:00

Paris-based Denis Nguyen-Kien has combined a self portrait by Gainsborough with a portrait of Serge and created this digital hybrid. Gainsbourg chose his name in homage to Gainsborough so Denis thought he'd use this as a basis for his contribution.

Tanja Steig

2010-07-01T14:18:00.003+01:00

Tanja Stieg is an architecture student from Aachen, Germany and also a devoted Serge fan. Tanja has a blog where she indulges her passion for photography, handicrafts and drawing.