ANNELIES JACOBS

animation & video for: “La Péri (Fanfare)” & transitions

My work
My work lives at the intersection of illustration and fine art. For me, drawing is a way to slow down – to pay close attention to subtle nuances in colour, shape and texture.

I’m fascinated by the richness of forms and colours found in nature, which is why I prefer drawing outdoors whenever the weather allows.

This project
After doing some research on Debussy, I started listening to the music, sketchbook in hand, and let my drawing flow intuitively. For each section, I chose a colour palette based on the mood: in the lively and upbeat parts, I saw bursts of green, red and orange quickly shifting; while in the more melancholic moments, everything took on shades of blue and purple.

Anecdote
In addition to nature, I often draw inspiration from literature and mythology. Before studying illustration, I studied languages and Western literature – a passion that continues to enrich my work as an illustrator to this day.

Annelies graduated a few years ago as an illustrator from Sint Lucas Antwerpen.