LINEL THE EXTRA-FINE GOUACHE

Appearing around the 15th century, following the Tempera, a water-based technique used in Antiquity, gouache was first used in drawing for the highlighting technique, in order to underline volumes and perspectives. For a long time, it was confined to the minor role of sketch painting, but it has progressively imposed itself as an art form in its own right and is today favoured by creators all over the world. The Linel Extra Fine Gouache collection is bound with natural gum arabic, derived from acacia, without any other additives or fillers, which guarantees the intensity, purity and luminescence of its shades. Made in France, in Le Mans, and strong of 78 colours, some of them patented and developed with great Masters such as Henri Matisse, the collection inspires illustrators as well as prestigious designers in jewellery, architecture, fashion and decoration... All ambassadors of French elegance!

NOLWENN STUDIO

Nolwenn Denis is a freelance globe-trotting artist with a colourful universe. Influenced and inspired by her travels and her long stay in Colombia, her work is an invitation to escape, a call to explore and dream of colourful adventures 🌄. Recurring themes in Nolwenn's creations are tropical beaches, sunsets, exotic birds (such as cockatoos), as well as architectural environments inspired by Mediterranean or Moroccan motifs (geometric tiles, mosaic fountains, arches and terraces). There are also elements reminiscent of local fruit markets, exotic places ideal for sensory journeys. She uses Linel Lefranc Bourgeois gouache, an opaque paint ideally suited to the vibrant, colourful details she loves. This paint allows rich flat areas of colour and great depth in her compositions. Her style can be associated with a search for escapism and a celebration of nature, immersing the viewer in tropical landscapes where the atmosphere is peaceful.

A trip to Morocco with Linel

A look back at the ‘Yoga & Painting’ retreat in Marrakech with Nolwenn Denis 🌴
A week of immersion in Marrakech to reveal your potential with Linel gouache 🎨
From the narrow streets of the souk in the medina to lush palaces and gardens, they'll take you on a tour of the city to awaken all your senses and teach you all the secrets to painting landscapes! Nolwenn's retreats are open to everyone, with no age limit, in a bubble of kindness and good humour! A unique experience accompanied by Linel to discover Moroccan culture and learn about gouache with Lefranc Bourgeois!

ESTELLE LAGARDE GOUACHE ARTIST

Creative since her youngest age and passionate about drawing, it is in 2009 that Estelle found her passion, during her training in jewellery at the Amblard high school in Valence: the gouaché of jewellery. A love story begins, emotion is the starting point of each creation. In the Parisian design studio Van Cleef & Arpels, Estelle learns her trade as a professional jewellery gouache artist. After a burn out, Estelle decided to follow her dreams and to find what makes her heart beat: painting. In 2019, Estelle created her jewellery and watch design studio as well as a training website dedicated to jewellery gouache with her brother Thibaud: LAGARDEJEWELRYDRAWING. After all these years of collaboration with the greatest jewellery and watchmaking companies, Estelle turned to an even more grandiose project: that of creating her own brand. Progressively, this adventure became a reality and the LAGARDE brand is no longer a utopia!

ARIANE BUTTO ILLUSTRATOR

After a training in graphic and textile design, some travels and personal experiences, Ariane decided in 2018 to start illustrating. Ariane paints colourful and poetic landscapes with gouache in which exotic animals, men and women meet. She is inspired by her travels in Asia and South America, the works of Douanier Rousseau or Michel Ocelot. All her works are handmade. Sometimes all in colour with gouache, sometimes in black and white in the style of old engravings. In Paris, Ariane paints for different projects, textile design, panoramic wallpapers, matchboxes... Ariane has collaborated with L'Occitane, Unicef, Fragonard, Archivist Gallery, Pascale Editions, La Thé Box, La Canopée, and many others!

PAWM ILLUSTRATOR

Self-taught, Pawm discovered painting at the age of 18, first in shades of black and white, then in colour. After acrylic, watercolour and oil, Pawm turned to gouache with which she can fully express herself. Her work is inspired by pop culture, video games, series and films. In 2021, Pawm launches on Twitch, sharing her video game lives but also her art. That same year, thanks to the aesthetics of Ghibli Studios, Pawm tries its hand at landscape, studying live with its community. Pawm's ambition is to motivate its audience to realize an artistic activity during the week, with concepts like Fiak'art: 2 weeks to produce a work, all the productions are seen live, and a new theme is chosen. In May 2022, Pawm is also launching the Artleague.fr website which allows artists present on Twitch to showcase their work and have an online shop.

CAROLE RAMPINETTA TEXTILE DESIGNER AND ILLUSTRATOR

A textile designer and pattern maker trained in stage costume, Carole designs unique, colourful and poetic patterns, constantly inspired by travel, nature and the folklore of different countries around the world. Creative since she was a child, passionate about theatre and circus arts, which she has been practising since she was 8 years old, Carole loves telling stories and bringing emotions to life both on stage and with her pencils and brushes. Her illustrations are often compared to Proust's madeleines that carry joyful, meticulous and mischievous childhood memories. Carole loves paper and works in the traditional way with gouache, watercolour or ink.

LINEL COLOURS OF EXCEPTIONAL PURITY, FINESSE AND DURABILITY

The 78 colours of the Linel extra-fine gouache collection are a multi-purpose paint appreciated for its creamy texture and matte finish. It is bound with natural gum arabic, derived from acacia trees, without any other additives or fillers, which guarantees intensity, purity and luminescence of its colours. The pigments, selected for their intensity, are extremely finely ground, which provides a beautiful luminosity and opacity. The light colours can be overlaid indefinitely with dark colours. The Linel range also allows for juxtapositions of semi-transparent washes (after dilution with water), and perfect blends. The natural formula of Linel gouache is environmentally friendly, cadmium, a toxic metal, has been removed from the 5 shades that contained it, while maintaining the power of cadmium and the intensity of the shades.

SYMBOL OF EXPLORATION

In 1880 Lefranc Bourgeois created the anchor and caduceus logo as we know it today.

The anchor embodies stability, like the colours that stand the test of time.

The pioneer and exploratory spirit is symbolised in this marine anchor and caduceus of departure, attribute of Hermes, the god of travel and trade.

An emblem evocative of discovery, echoing many painters of the voyage, such as Mathurin Méheut, Official Painter of the Navy, explorer and gouache illustrator.

Credit photo © Pascal Labreuche / Guide Labreuche

LINEL GOUACHE, THE PAINT OF EXPLORERS

The painter Mathurin Méheut, born in 1882, was a nature lover who developed an interest in flora and fauna at a very early age. His travels around the world, from his native Brittany to Monaco, via Hawaii to Japan, led him to observe, draw and paint landscapes, animals, plants and the ocean world. He became an Official Painter of the Navy (POM) in 1921. His scientific approach and his ethnographer's eye led him to immortalise on plates the evidence of the biodiversity of his time. His works are produced with botanical precision,
imbued with a remarkable sensitivity enhanced by gouache.

SYMBOL OF EXPLORATION

In 1880 Lefranc Bourgeois created the anchor and caduceus logo as we know it today.

The anchor embodies stability, like the colours that stand the test of time.

The pioneer and exploratory spirit is symbolised in this marine anchor and caduceus of departure, attribute of Hermes, the god of travel and trade.

An emblem evocative of discovery, echoing many painters of the voyage, such as Mathurin Méheut, Official Painter of the Navy, explorer and gouache illustrator.

MARIE DÉTRÉE, OFFICIAL PAINTER OF THE NAVY

Meeting with a Linel gouache painter, like Mathurin Méheut Breton and Official Painter of the Navy: Marie Détrée!

Marie Détrée, a painter for 25 years, discovered Linel gouache when she embarked on an adventure! Official Painter of the Navy since 2010, Marie Détrée observes and bears witness to the marine environment in a scientific context while working for the maritime and military influence of France.

She documents her observations from an artistic perspective. From Antarctica to Djibouti, she records her paintings as a true travelogue.

SYMBOL OF EXPLORATION

In 1880 Lefranc Bourgeois created the anchor and caduceus logo as we know it today.

The anchor embodies stability, like the colours that stand the test of time.

The pioneer and exploratory spirit is symbolised in this marine anchor and caduceus of departure, attribute of Hermes, the god of travel and trade.

An emblem evocative of discovery, echoing many painters of the voyage, such as Mathurin Méheut, Official Painter of the Navy, explorer and gouache illustrator.