Nathalie Dion collaborates with Redbook Magazine


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Nathalie Dion illustrated one of the 5 secrets from the man vault for Redbook Magazine.


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News published at 7:01 am, Monday, January 23rd, 2012

Sante Inc. Magazine


Artwork by Nathalie Dion

Nathalie just finished this illustration for Santé Inc. magazine. A doctor sees her whole life through her patients’ stories.


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News published at 10:30 am, Thursday, January 5th, 2012

Featured Artist – Nathalie Dion


Artwork by Nathalie Dion

As a working illustrator, do you still find time to create art for yourself?
In the last few years, my schedule has been filled for weeks in advance, so my sketchbook has become the playground where I create art for myself. Still, I do use every opportunity to sit down, preferably not in my usual work environment, and follow the inspiration of the moment.

What type of transition needs to be made between creating art for yourself and creating art that is commissioned?
The sketches I do for commissioned work are very precise and if approved, ready to go to final. To make the transition between work and sketchbook I have one rule: No sketch allowed. The first draft is the good – or bad – one . Straight to paintbrush. Judgment-free!

What type of artwork do you have hanging in your home?
Framed prints from some of my favorite illustrators: Jean-Philippe Delhomme, Maira Kalman, Miroslav Sassek, Michel Rabagliati… An original Aron Leighton collage I bought on eBay. And a constantly evolving cork board – at present filled with stuff I picked up at Montreal’s Expozine.

What accomplishment so far in your life stands out as most important?
Making a living as an illustrator is in itself my biggest accomplishment – a cliche, but oh so true! I am still grateful for it after all these years. The “Urban Babies” board book series is especially important to me. The adventure began five years ago with “Urban Babies Wear Black”. Initially, it was meant as a single book. But we were asked to create a follow up. One title after another, it turned into a successful series. Michelle Colmann Sinclair is now working on the next manuscript, so I’ll soon be sketching the 10th volume.

What is your favorite way to get out of a creative block?
I doodle freely and watch the idea unfurl on the page.

Is there any one publication that you still have aspirations to see yourself in?
I’d love to illustrate a children’s book story that’s been in my mind for years.

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Malgré les demandes de votre métier d’illustratrice, trouvez-vous toujours le temps de créer pour le plaisir ?
Ces dernières années, mon agenda est complet plusieurs semaines à l’avance. Il est difficile de prendre le temps pour des projets personnels d’envergure. C’est pourquoi mon cahier de croquis est devenu mon terrain de jeu. Je profite de toutes les occasions pour dessiner en dehors de l’atelier; salles d’attente, cafés, bibliothèque…

Comment effectuez-vous la transition entre la création sur commande et la création pure ?
Les croquis que je produis à des fins professionnelles sont très précis; prêts à passer à la couleur dès qu’ils sont approuvés par le client. La règle d’or qui distingue ma création personnelle de ma création professionnelle est simple : Croquis interdits ! Le premier jet est le meilleur (ou le pire, dans certains cas ! ). J’y vais directement au pinceau. Sans jugement.

Qu’est-ce qu’on peut voir accroché aux murs de votre maison ?
Des impressions encadrées de quelques-uns de mes illustrateurs favoris : Jean-Philippe Delhomme, Maira Kalman, Miroslav Sassek, Sara Fanelli, Michel Rabagliati… Un collage original d’Aron Leighton acheté sur eBay. Et un babillard de liège en perpétuelle évolution. En ce moment, il y a un tas de bidules dénichés au salon Expozine 2009 de Montréal.

Quelle est selon vous votre plus grande réalisation personnelle ?
Le fait de vivre de mon métier d’illustratrice, c’est déjà beaucoup en soi. C’est peut-être un cliché, mais c’est tellement vrai. J’en suis toujours aussi heureuse après toutes ces années. Ceci dit, je suis particulièrement attachée à la série de livres pour enfants Urban Babies. L’aventure a commencé il y cinq ans avec Urban Babies Wear Black. Au départ, il ne devait y avoir qu’un seul livre. Puis on nous a demandé une suite. Les titres se sont succédé, et c’est aujourd’hui une série populaire. Michelle Colmann Sinclair rédige présentement le manuscrit du prochain livret. Ce qui veut dire que je vais bientôt commencer les croquis du dixième volume de la série.

Quelle est votre méthode favorite pour sortir d’un blocage créatif ?
Je gribouille sans trop réfléchir jusqu’à ce qu’une idée surgisse.

Y a-t-il une publication dans laquelle vous aimeriez voir vos illustrations paraître un jour ?
J’aimerais beaucoup illustrer une histoire pour enfants que j’ai en tête depuis plusieurs années.


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News published at 7:01 am, Monday, December 19th, 2011

Consumer Reports


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Nathalie Dion created this illustration for Shop Smart magazine.


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News published at 9:49 am, Tuesday, December 13th, 2011

Santé Inc. magazine


Artwork by Nathalie Dion

Nathalie Dion just illustrated this “medical fiction” for Santé Inc. magazine.


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News published at 8:48 am, Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

Clin d’oeil magazine


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Nathalie Dion created this image for Clin d’oeil special issue on breast cancer.


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News published at 10:31 am, Friday, September 9th, 2011

Lis Avec Moi


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Nathalie Dion created this playful illustration for “Lis avec moi” (“Read with me”) poster and promotional material 2011.
Lis avec Moi is a non-profit organisation that contributes to developing kid’s interest in reading.


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News published at 8:03 am, Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

Working Mother magazine


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Nathalie Dion is a regular collaborator with Working Mother magazine. Here she illustrates for the article “Heart at Work”.


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News published at 10:34 am, Thursday, August 11th, 2011

Artsy Babies Wear Paint


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Nathalie Dion has illustrated “Artsy Babies Wear Paint”, the 10th of the “Urban Babies” series, all written by Michele Sinclair Colman and illustrated by Nathalie.


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News published at 7:00 am, Monday, August 8th, 2011

Redbook magazine


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Nathalie Dion is a regular contributor to REDBOOK’s Whys guy humoristic column.


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News published at 10:06 am, Monday, June 13th, 2011