Maxime Bigras, Illustrateur
Maxime Bigras has been a freelance illustrator for the past seven years. A graduate from UQAM (Université du Québec a Montréal), he developed his style by experimenting with different techniques and by working in various illustration fields. His style is characterised by a strong, realistic drawing, stunning color work and a passionate attention to details. His graphic design training gives him an edge for composition and colors selection. His mixed media and digital high quality pieces are used in social awareness campaigns, books, internet, and advertising field.
Maxime is skilled with most traditional techniques such as: watercolour, oils, pencil, ink, markers, and pastel. He also uses digital imaging software extensively. He is comfortable with any subject matter, and has particular skills in portraying people and creating images with a strong message.
Through the years he has worked, amongst others, for the Maclean’s, The Quebec Council on Tobacco and Health, les éditions Michel Brûlé, Planète Rebelle, the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec (OIIQ), Éditions Québec-Amérique, Éditions Pierre Tisseyre, the Canadian Cancer Society and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
Maxime won the "poster illustration" category in the 2011 Applied Arts Photography & Illustration Awards.