I came upon the fabulous, in fact beyond fabulous, illustrations of Marie Desbons today via a facebook friend of mine, Apple Eve. I am so intrigued by Marie’s work, I can’t stop looking at the characters and patterns, wow – so intricate and fresh. And her blog, don’t get me started… you will spend so much time scrolling through and drooling! And now I want one of the children’s books that she has illustrated, they look darling.

I love so many of the French styles of illustration, don’t you? So talented! You can find some of her lovely postcards at La Marelle…

Watch this little animated short she created with her whale character… it’s breaking my heart with cuteness!

(images: marie desbons)

31 Responses to “Marie Desbons Illustrations”

1 vicki (simply hue) commented:
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:21 pm

These are unbelievable, Holly! There so colorful and whimsical. You find the best stuff! xo
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2 vicki (simply hue) commented:
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:22 pm

I do know how to spell “they’re”. ;)
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3 Daniella commented:
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:27 pm

Aw, I love that first umbrellas one… too cute.
4 Jen Skelley commented:
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:32 pm

what beautiful illustrations!! I love the colors/style. Thanks for finding these!!
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5 juliette commented:
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:41 pm

lovely! Just looking at her illustrations make you think a good, interesting, and wholesome story simply must accompany them!
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6 laura trevey commented:
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:44 pm

so whimsical and fancy-free! love the colors and energy!
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7 Tricia McKellar commented:
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:47 pm

Holly, those are sweet! I love the whale & the little boat in the girl’s hair. And the sort-of bold plants that frame some of the scenes. Really wonderful.
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8 anna ziliz commented:
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:51 pm

i know her works and it is amazing ! so lovely ! i enjoy that you wrote a little word before her :) (sorry for my english)
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9 creatissimo commented:
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:14 pm

They are super cute! Thanks for ‘finding them’ – one more illustrator and blog goes on my list!
10 MayaLee commented:
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:32 pm

OMG!
Her illustrations are super cute!
Thanks for sharing!
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11 Six Different Ways commented:
September 2nd, 2009 at 2:21 pm

Wow those really are stunning!
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12 brittni: papernstitch commented:
September 2nd, 2009 at 2:27 pm

WOW- I wasn’t familiar with Marie Desbons before today, but it is beautiful! Her color choices, in combination with all those layers of texture, are just lovely.
-Brittni
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13 Petergaye S. Kisielewicz/ Yahgie commented:
September 2nd, 2009 at 2:34 pm

I love love all these illustration amazing!
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14 nath commented:
September 2nd, 2009 at 3:04 pm

Very very nice, thank you for the links
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15 Jennifer commented:
September 2nd, 2009 at 3:43 pm

Oh these are simply stunning! I love all of the shapes and colors, so cheerful!!!
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16 Jen Singh commented:
September 2nd, 2009 at 3:55 pm

Very beautiful, I bookmarked her blog!
.-= Jen Singh´s last blog ..High frequency…5×5 art block =-.
17 jodi commented:
September 2nd, 2009 at 4:10 pm

how wonderful!!
18 Stephanie commented:
September 2nd, 2009 at 4:40 pm

wow, those are amazing!!!
.-= Stephanie´s last blog ..Kids Photos on Canvas, with Word Art, how would you describe your child?? =-.
19 lisa :: the red thread commented:
September 2nd, 2009 at 4:45 pm

I was given one of Marie’s beautifully illustrated cards just yesterday and intended to do some internet research on her… now i don’;t have to. Thanks Holly :)
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20 Mallory commented:
September 2nd, 2009 at 4:49 pm

Wow! This is exactly what I was looking for to decorate the kid’s bathroom in our house! Too cool – thanks. Do you know how I can purchase one of these beautiful illustrations?
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21 leslie commented:
September 2nd, 2009 at 5:30 pm

Gorgeous colors -I love her style -will check out her site!
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22 Patricia Shea commented:
September 2nd, 2009 at 8:54 pm

Than you for sharing these charming illustrations, the colour palette is delicious and they are so cosily old-fashioned in a modern way!! Merci beaucoup!
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23 monica from hola!design commented:
September 2nd, 2009 at 9:57 pm

!!!LOVE this.. I love illustration,so right now, I’m obssessed with this, her
work is amazing.
Thank you for sharing this!
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24 Marie commented:
September 3rd, 2009 at 2:37 am

thank you ! ;)
25 eva commented:
September 3rd, 2009 at 7:47 am

Thank you for sharing my favorite french illustrator !
I’m also having great time visiting her blog while having nice cup of coffee :)

PS there are many many more, i think they put something into water in France :)hihi
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26 jja commented:
September 3rd, 2009 at 8:44 am

Great find! Is there a chance to bus some of the prints? I visited the original blog, but don’t come over the laguage barrier.
27 Lori Dean Dyment commented:
September 3rd, 2009 at 11:00 pm

thanks for the links. I just love illustration like this. Is she on Flickr as well?
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28 Afi commented:
September 4th, 2009 at 7:55 pm

It’s a fantastic find Holly! Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful things with us! xoxo
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29 Penny Patten commented:
September 8th, 2009 at 12:57 pm

Oh these are wonderful!
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30 la marelle commented:
October 31st, 2009 at 2:03 pm

Thanks for talking about Marie Desbons and her works at La Marelle.
Since few months, la Marelle has a weblog, don’t hesitate and come to visit us !
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31 joy commented:
December 18th, 2009 at 7:09 am

wonderful illustrations!
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