Guznag

Working primarily in traditional media—Indian ink, acrylic, and pencil—Guznag stands out for his extremely detailed drawings, which blend humor, tenderness, and observation of the living world. His graphic universe, often compared to that of the great contemporary fantasy illustrators, draws as much from nature as from popular culture and comic art. His exhibitions and publications reflect a rich imagination that is at once poetic, offbeat, and deeply rooted in the living world. 

To preserve your works on paper, we recommend that you never expose them to direct light, as UV rays can damage the mediums used. Paintings made with pastel or charcoal require special care to avoid rubbing. Works containing watercolor are particularly sensitive to light, unlike gouache and acrylic.
We advise you to display them away from windows, and to use frames made from pH-neutral conservation materials and “Museum” glass with anti-UV and anti-reflective treatment. If you prefer to keep your works unframed, we recommend storing them flat, in drawing cartons, with sheets of pH-neutral permanent paper in between. Keep them away from light and humidity.

Guznag, whose real name is Julien Schmidt, is a Swiss illustrator and cartoonist. After studying visual arts, he continued his training at the École professionnelle des arts contemporains (EPAC) in Saxon, graduating in 2009. From an early age, he developed a passion for animal drawing, natural history and fantasy worlds – themes that would become the hallmark of his work. His first solo exhibitions were held in 2008 and again in 2012. Between 2017 and 2020, he worked closely with the Parisian gallery Daniel Maghen, for which he produced over 150 original illustrations. This period helped to raise the profile of his work amongst an international audience and collectors of fantasy art. Some of his works have been exhibited in Paris and featured in prestigious auctions, notably at Christie’s. Complete biography.