Nicolas Le Borgne is an artist and illustrator who lives and works in Bayonne, France. Bright colors, obsessive details and psychedelic shapes characterize his work as well as a wide range of media such as ballpoint pens, archival ink, watercolor, indian ink, graphite or coffee.

CHICKEN OR BEEF? Describe yourself/your work/your studio in a few words.
NICOLAS I work a lot, in the same time i’m a perfectionist, my studio is organised like my drawings and paintings, i love the details.

Photography by Julien Maz

COB? For business or for holiday?
NICOLAS Holiday

COB? What will be your next destination?
NICOLAS Berlin or London

COB? Do you draw inspiration out of traveling?
NICOLAS This is not really an inspiration, rather an escape from the work in the studio. Catch the color and the vibes of the country.

COB? Chicken or beef, when the stewardess asks you?
NICOLAS Beef.

COB? Five things you take with you on a solitary island?
NICOLAS Girlfriend, a lot of ballpoint pens and paper, music, good food, and wine.

COB? Who should be asked next these questions?
NICOLAS Jon Fox!!

COB? Thanks a lot Nicolas!

Left: Lizzard Queen, right: Psycho Bob