Jean-François Martin

Over 3000 entries have been submitted for the 2017 Illustrator’s Exhibition. What are the main criteria for selection?

I usually don’t have preset opinions and criteria about that.

What do you reckon are the main and most innovative trends in children’s illustration on a global level?

The children illustration environment is so wide and creative I don’t feel like picking a specific trend.

What’s the main advice you would give to an emerging illustrator who aims to make a living from his/her own art?

Be passionate and study hard.

Who do you reckon is the must-know artist to those wanting to embark in a career as illustrators?

Curiosity is essential. There isn’t just one extraordinary artist. There are many.