Philippe Matter

As the creator of the Mini-Loup series, he has built one of the greatest successes in French children’s literature. Characterized by simple lines and a vibrant color palette, Matter’s world is instantly recognizable.

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.

Philippe Matter studied graphic design and illustration at the École supérieure des arts décoratifs in Strasbourg, before becoming a freelance illustrator in 1982. It was in 1990 that he created the character that would make him famous:  Mini-Loup, a mischievous young wolf whose adventures, full of tenderness and humor, immediately won over young readers. The series, published by Hachette Jeunesse, now comprises nearly thirty books and has established itself as a classic of French-language children’s comic art, alongside other leading figures in the genre. Remaining faithful to Alsace, where he has lived in Dorlisheim for several decades, Philippe Matter continues to write and illustrate the stories of Mini-Loup, alongside his friends Anicet, Mini-Pic and Didi the rabbit. A regular presence at children’s book festivals and fairs alongside other children’s illustrators, he embodies a gentle and accessible style of comic art, designed to speak directly to the hearts of the youngest readers. Complete biography.