Anouk Ricard facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Anouk Ricard
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| Born | 28 December 1970 Istres, France
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| Nationality | French |
| Known for | comics author |
Anouk Ricard (born December 28, 1970) is a talented French artist. She is famous for writing and illustrating fun comic books and graphic novels. Her stories often make people laugh and have won several awards.
Anouk Ricard's Life and Work
Anouk Ricard was born in Istres, a town in France. She loved art and studied it for several years. She earned a special diploma in illustration from a school in Strasbourg.
After her studies, Anouk moved to Marseille. There, she started making animated films and worked for publishers who create books for young people. This is where she created her very first books!
Becoming a Comics Artist
Later, Anouk returned to Strasbourg and began focusing on graphic novels. In 2004, she started her popular series Anna et Froga. This series was even chosen three times for awards at the famous Angoulême International Comics Festival.
Anouk also created Commissaire Toumi. In 2009, she started a series of short comics called Galaxie chérie with Hugo Piette for Spirou magazine. She then made Patti et les fourmis in 2010 and Coucous Bouzon in 2011. Both of these works were officially recognized at the International Comics Festival.
In 2014, a magazine called GQ France named her one of the 25 funniest women in France! Anouk Ricard currently lives in Lyon.
Beyond Comics
Besides her comics, Anouk Ricard also paints pictures for comics festivals. She is also a musician! She sings and plays music under the name Frouky.
