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For illustrator and web designer Nicolas Ridou, boredom often sparks the best ideas. It is in this state\u2014one we can all relate to to some extent\u2014that everyday objects are transformed into something strange and wonderful, lending themselves to the surreal stories that unfold through Nicolas\u2019s digital illustrations.<\/p>\n

After studying for five years at the Hautes Ecoles des Arts du Rhin in Strasbourg, he learned above all that artistic reflection is just as important as drawing. Once he graduated, he told us, \u00abI\u2019ve always wanted to avoid working for a company because I\u2019ve always needed a variety of experiences.\u00bb Consequently, as he ventured into the industry as a freelancer, it was there that he began to draw more and more inspiration from television shows during his downtime.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":25330,"menu_order":7,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"discipline":[9],"class_list":["post-25329","artiste","type-artiste","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","discipline-illustration"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nNicolas Ridou, Illustrateur Num\u00e9rique | VO Talents Agency<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Nicolas Ridou transforme l\u2019ennui en po\u00e9sie visuelle. 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