Independent editorial magazine
Traits & Images
Le magazine de l’illustration, du dessin et de la culture visuelle.
Our perspective
Looking closely at how an image is built
Traits & Images is an independent magazine for art enthusiasts, students, and beginning illustrators. We look closely at line, color, and composition, and we explain the choices that guide the eye, in plain language and with practical exercises.
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Three editorial tracks
Technique, composition, and illustrated publishing, presented as accessible guides and visual analyses.
Techniques
Drawing and techniques
Accessible tutorials and simple exercises that build observation and a steady drawing practice.
Composition
Color and composition
Visual analyses of palette, contrast, and framing, explained so you can apply them to your own work.
Publishing
Illustrated books
Notes on picture books and graphic literature, and on how text and artwork shape a reading experience.