Laurence Cleyet-Merle's Scrapbook

Marseille based Children's Illustrator, Laurence Cleyet-Merle finds inspiration from the students she teaches. Laurence's Scrapbook.

Laurence Cleyet Merles new book invites us to travel!

Recently commissioned by Margerite Tiberti of French publishers Les Editions du Ricochet the book tells the enchanting tale of our hero Odilon a little field vole who dreams of flying away! He builds lots of machine which always nose dive (aahhhh) but eventually is whisked away to Africa with new friend Marinette a stork! Beautifully illustrated by Laurence this story is an invitation to children to travel and discover the world!

Laurence Cleyet-Merle

French illustrator Laurence Cleyet-Merle is a children’s book illustrator with 8 years of vibrant illustration work under her belt. Highly detailed and buzzing with colour and texture, Laurence’s style is rooted in the classical, but with a distinctly modern edge. Laurence lists Mabel Lucie Atwell, Alice Woodward, Arthur Rackham and “old botanical illustrations” as some of her influences, and is currently working on a nursery rhyme book with Norwegian publisher Children’s House. For Laurence, the ideal job would be to illustrate a book of her own stories, or work alongside an author on a book. She would love to work in textile design too.

One Good Deed

Bringing moral inspiration to youngsters everywhere is "Good Deeds All Round" a new book illustrated by Laurence Cleyet-Merle.

Blue Elephant Books in Los Angeles commissioned Laurence for the book which concerns a group of animal friends who all help each other in different situations. The book is being presented at the Frankfurt book fair in October.

Laurence Cleyet-Merle and La Musique Classique

In time for Christmas Laurence Cleyet-Merle has put the last touches to this melodic illustration for Atlas, music tales by Marlène Jobert.