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Marie Caillou (born in 1971) is a talented French artist. She creates amazing illustrations, comic books, and animated films. She is known for her unique artistic style.

About Marie Caillou

Marie Caillou was born in a town called Montbéliard in France. She loved art from a young age. She studied at a special art school in Strasbourg, called the École supérieure des arts décoratifs de Strasbourg [fr]. After that, she went to Brussels to learn about cartoon design. This is where she started working with digital art. Today, Marie lives and works in Paris, the capital city of France. She has many fans, especially in Japan, who love her creative work.

Marie Caillou's Creative Works

Marie Caillou has worked on many different types of projects. She brings stories to life through her drawings and animations. Her art often has a special, dream-like quality.

Graphic Novels

Graphic novels are like long comic books. They tell a complete story using pictures and words. Marie Caillou has illustrated several popular graphic novels.

  • Les monstres de Mayuko (2012) is one of her works.
  • La ligne droite (2013) is another graphic novel she created.
  • Adrian and the Tree of Secrets (2014) was a collaboration with Hubert.

Children's Literature

Marie Caillou has also illustrated many books for children. These books often retell classic fairy tales or create new adventures.

  • Le Chat botté (Puss in Boots) is a classic story she illustrated.
  • Ali Baba (2013) is another well-known tale she brought to life.
  • Boucle d'Or et les trois ours (2013) is her version of Goldilocks and the Three Bears.
  • Kongjwi, l'autre Cendrillon (2013) tells a different version of the Cinderella story.

Animated Films

Marie Caillou has also contributed her artistic skills to animated films. These films use drawings and computer graphics to tell stories in motion.

  • Marika et le loup (2003) is an animated film she worked on.
  • Peur(s) du noir (2007), known in English as Fear(s) of the Dark, is another notable animated project.
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