the Little White Bat

The Nightmare before christmas Tribute Show

2012-01-23T03:42:00.000+01:00

On February the 22nd an exhibition of artwork based on Tim Burton's "The Nightmare Before Christmas" will take place at GALERIE ARLUDIK in Paris and will include artwork from fantastic artists such as Amélie Fléchais, Bobby Chiu, Clément Lefèvre, Brigette Barrager, Brittney Lee, Chuck Groenink, Claire Keane, Devin Crane, Drake Brodhal, Graham Annable, Israel Sanchez, Jennifer Chang, Jeremie Almanza, Kei Acedera, Lorelay Bove, Marietta Ren, Nate Wragg, Nicolas Duffaut, Pakoto Martinez, Scott C., Scott Morese, Seo Kim, Sylvain Marc, Tony Sandoval, Uli Meyer, Zar Galstian and much more!

Here are my three pieces:

Sally

Pumpkin KIng's Lament

Barrel's game

THE LOVERS, THE DREAMERS, AND ME - A JIM HENSON TRIBUTE

2011-12-11T19:25:00.015+01:00

Being invited to participe to the Jim Henson was a real honor. As far as I can remember my first tv memory is The muppet show, it made me grow up with the dream to be one day a puppet designer, I still keep this dream alive.

Jim Henson was, is and always will be one of the greatest creators on earth.

Gonzo

2011-11-22T09:49:00.004+01:00

My third piece for the tribute, hope you'll enjoy it!

I ♥ Jim

2011-11-19T14:39:00.004+01:00

Another piece for the upcoming Jim Henson's tribute.

Next Gonzo!

A frog and his boy

2011-11-14T00:15:00.005+01:00

Here is one of my pieces for the upcoming Jim Henson's tribute at Nucleus Gallery, I will post the others soon!

Happy Halloween!

2011-11-01T01:42:00.000+01:00

Ernest

2011-10-25T21:21:00.000+02:00

Dead Good

2011-10-11T02:48:00.032+02:00

Hi folks!

Halloween my favorite fest is coming soon and I was invited by my friend Matt Saunders to be part of the upcoming show "Dead Good" on October 31 at Test Space Leeds in England.

So if you are arround for Halloween, wear your most terrifying mask and come to enjoy cool art, fresh beers and a double screening of Monster Squad and Night Of The Creeps!!

The show features bunch of cool artists such as Rabbit Portal, Drew Millward, Jay Cover, Luke Pearson, Kristyna Baczynski , Steven Chan, Jack Teagle, Lesley Barnes, Ubberkraft, Guy Mckinley, The Pern, Kate Prior, Muxxi, James Burlinson, Helen Entwisle and many more!!

More infos here!

My little piece "No houses street" is a ink version from a past digital piece I did and always loved.

Thanks you Matt for the invite!

Jim Henson show

2011-09-28T16:38:00.006+02:00

More than 30 artists pay homage to this universally beloved visionary whose inspiring concepts and characters have impacted our culture in monumental and memorable ways.

I'm really honored to be part of it and my piece is coming soon!!

JIM HENSON TRIBUTE ART EXHIBIT at Nucleus Gallery

Opening Reception / Dec 10, 7:00PM - 11:00PM

♫ It's a small world ♫

2011-09-07T10:57:00.034+02:00

Here is my piece for the upcoming Joey Chou's It's a small world show at Nucleus Gallery.

Prints available here

Thanks Joey!

2011-06-17T15:58:00.010+02:00

Gallery Nucleus is having a Harry Potter show on July 9th and I was asked to contribute a piece to the show. For telling you the truth I've never been familiar with the tale but I always loved the books cover from Jean-claude Gotting and I have a lot of respect for J.K.Rowling who made a lot of kids and adults to read books once again!

Here is my contribution (ink on paper 27x14cm).

Animation Production 2010-2011 Part5

2011-06-15T23:20:00.006+02:00

Characters Design for Untitled Project (MondoTV)

Animation Production 2010-2011 Part4

2011-06-15T23:19:00.000+02:00

Sherlock Yack (MondoTV)

Animation Productions 2010-2011 Part3

2011-06-15T23:18:00.001+02:00

Les Terres Imaginées (Cinquième étage - Canal+)

Animation Productions 2010-2011 Part2

2011-06-15T23:17:00.003+02:00

The green Squad (Gaumont Alphanim)

Animation productions 2010-2011 Part1

2011-06-15T23:16:00.000+02:00

Transylmaniak (Zagtoon)

The bird

2011-04-23T00:28:00.004+02:00

I'm just back from California where I spent delightful moments with friends.

I did during my travel in america this second piece for the Scissorhands 20th birthday at Nucleus gallery, the show was epic in all the sens. Being back again in Los Angeles was a real pleasure and curating this show a great honor.

I will post very soon pictures from the show and from my trip.

Seb

Edward Scissorhands tribute show at Nucleus

2011-03-23T13:18:00.003+01:00

The curatorial online project Scissorhands 20th, is an ongoing online blog that features the work of artists from across the globe, creating works inspired by the story and its' characters and executed through the artists own unique approach.

Gallery Nucleus and I will be showcasing a selection of original works from the Scissorhands 20th blog. The exhibit will highlight the works of over 40 artists, including paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, etc. and unite enthusiasts and fans in celebrating the 20th anniversary of Tim Burton's classic love story and its unforgettable characters; Edward, Kim, Peg and a band of colorful suburbanites.

Edward Scissorhands 20th Anniversary Tribute
April 16, 2011 - May 9, 2011
Opening Reception / Apr 16, 7:00PM - 11:00PM

http://www.gallerynucleus.com/gallery/exhibition/292

Swans Topiary

2011-01-17T00:53:00.006+01:00

This is one of my contributions to Scissorhands20th tribute I will normaly create two others pieces.

Siameses puppet feat Laura Iorio

2010-10-10T12:13:00.015+02:00

I had the chance this mounth to creat a four hands illustration with Laura Iorio for BSC News magazine, that was a new and great experience... The issue will be available october 15 with my first interview.

Laura and Julie, merci!

Mesnard/Iorio

Scissorhands 20th is coming!

2010-09-16T09:06:00.011+02:00

Scissorhands 20th is a tribute to the 1990 Tim Burton's Movie "Edward Scissorhands", it will host a collection of artworks created by invited artists who are all inspired by this wonderfull modern fairy tale.

click here

2010-08-15T08:47:00.000+02:00

Seb Mesnard 2010 all rights.

Matin triste

2010-06-01T15:18:00.007+02:00

My 3/3 pieces for Nucleus "Enchanté" show.

Seb Mesnard 2010 all rights.

Dés/enchanté

2010-05-26T17:10:00.002+02:00

My 2/3 pieces for Nucleus "Enchanté" show.

Seb Mesnard 2010 all rights.

Bela's roses

2010-05-15T03:46:00.008+02:00

My 1/3 pieces for Nucleus "Enchanté" show, a tribute to Bela Lugosi.

Seb Mesnard 2010 all rights.

"Enchanté" at Nucleus gallery

2010-05-08T00:12:00.005+02:00

Gallery Nucleus have the pleasure of bringing attention to Adolie Day, Marguerite Sauvage, Seb Mesnard (who's that guy?), Veronique Meignaude, Mcbess, Stephane Tartelin, Benjamin Lacombe, Rebecca Dautremer, Gerald Guerlais, Alexandre Day.
"Enchanté" is a common French greeting that also expresses delight and charm, and the works by these Illustrators, Designers, and Fine Artists, will surely invoke these same sentiments.

June 19, 2010 - July 12, 2010
Opening Reception / Jun 19, 7:00PM - 11:00PM

Merci Ben!

Malibu 1986

2010-05-03T21:57:00.009+02:00

I have seen my first Vincent Price movie when I was 6 "The House of wax" at "La dernière séance" the best TV program in France with "Cinéma cinémas"! I was directly Hypnotized. Then I saw "the Pit and the pendulum", "The Raven", "The Fly", "The Last man on earth"... Vincent Price was a pure genius and a gentleman full of wisdom and humorous. I miss him so much...

"Cinéma cinémas" by Claude Ventura DVD available here!

Clay time

2010-04-09T01:13:00.006+02:00

Chaos Monkey LWB version

2010-04-04T07:15:00.004+02:00

Seb Mesnard 2010 BUNKA Design all rights.

Death Trooper

2010-03-15T03:37:00.010+01:00

Seb Mesnard 2010 all rights.

Shushers

2010-03-08T01:18:00.005+01:00

Seb & Elliott Mesnard 2010 all rights.

Nucleus zombie night

2010-02-08T22:03:00.013+01:00

Some pics from "Zombie in love show" at nucleus gallery.
You can find a featurette here.

My Zombie in love

Happy new year!

2010-01-01T13:58:00.003+01:00

Seb Mesnard 2009 all rights.

Merry Christmas everyone!

2009-12-23T19:28:00.001+01:00

Seb Mesnard 2009 all rights.

Zombie in Love

2009-12-10T23:59:00.016+01:00

"rendez-vous" by Seb Mesnard 2009 all rights.

Cavern of the Evil Wizard

2009-12-09T08:20:00.004+01:00

Want to destroy the Evil Wizard? click here

Zombie In Love at Nucleus

2009-11-26T10:17:00.006+01:00

Z ombies in Love is an art exhibition/happening that gathers some recognized names in the field of zombie culture and zombie enthusiasts to contribute paintings, sculptures, and live performances, all In celebration of Valentines Day and Zombie Culture.

I will post my contribution soon as possible!

Merci Ben!

Hey You Guys !

2009-11-09T22:30:00.019+01:00

Good news! "Hey You Guys" Charity is back on December 5th and showing GHOSTBUSTERS!!

My friends Israel Sanchez and Richard Pose asked me to be in
Hey you guys 2009 and it's with a real pleasure!! that I did two illustrations of Neverending story and The Fisher king that will be available soon with others great artists contributions!
So please check out the site and tell everyone you know!!!

Seb Mesnard 2009 all rights.

Happy Halloween!

2009-10-31T03:06:00.007+01:00

Seb Mesnard 2009 all rights.

Bat

2009-10-26T15:11:00.002+01:00

Seb Mesnard 2009 all rights.

Sad Max

2009-10-16T15:47:00.007+02:00

Seb Mesnard 2009 all rights.

B is for Basil

2009-10-09T15:15:00.010+02:00

I did a contribution for Twentysix Tiny Tombstones, a tribute to the book "The Gashlycrumb Tinies" by Edward Gorey.

Seb Mesnard 2009 all rights.

Foxes in the snow

2009-10-02T04:53:00.012+02:00

Seb Mesnard 2009.

The Scarecrow

2009-10-01T01:30:00.011+02:00

All winter through I bow my head
beneath the driving rain
the North Wind powders me with snow
and blows me black again
at midnight 'neath a maze of stars
I flame with glittering rime,
and stand above the stubble, stiff
as mail at morning-prime.
But when that child called Spring, and all
his host of children come,
scattering their buds and dew upon
these acres of my home,
some rapture in my rags awakes
I lift void eyes and scan
the sky for crows, those ravening foes,
of my strange master, Man.
I watch him striding lank behind
his clashing team, and know
soon will the wheat swish body high
where once lay a sterile snow
soon I shall gaze across a sea
of sun-begotten grain,
which my unflinching watch hath sealed
for harvest once again.

W. de la Mare

Seb Mesnard 2009 all rights.

Terrible yellow eyes show !

2009-09-24T00:47:00.030+02:00

Back from California with the head full of images! the Terrible Yellow Eyes night at Gallery Nucleus was so perfect, thanks to everyone at Nucleus!

I had a great time in L.A. I'm so happy to have met such a lovely persons as Cory & Erin Godbey, Ben Zhu & Wade Buchanan, Richard Pose, Israel Sanchez, Chad Frye, Josh Pruett, Aurian Redson, Eren Blanquet, Jason Caffoe, Kadzu Kibuishi & Amy Kim Ganter, Brittney Lee, Matt Silver and many others...

Thanks Richard for the awesome trip! See you soon in Paris dude!

Wild friends

with Aaron (Chad Frye).

Tzippy (Cory Godbey), Moishe (Richard Pose), Emile (Israel Sanchez), and Bernard.

Lonesome Bones

2009-09-07T15:25:00.009+02:00

Seb Mesnard 2009 all rights.

As far as I can remenber I've always loved skeletons. I think it started with the Ray Harryhausen's skeletons scene in Jason and the argonauts, the Disney's "the skeletons dance", and the traditional image of the Death as in "The Adventures of Baron Munchausen" from Terry Gilliam.
But my favorite skeletons and skulls are from JVC Vernon Courtland Johnson with the Ripper logo for Powell Peralta and all his fantastic work for them.

Nucleus TYE show!

2009-09-01T14:32:00.005+02:00

Hello,

I have the honor of being included in the " Terrible Yellow Eyes" show at Gallery Nucleus!

Thanks Cory!

you are the king of the wild things!

Reading is fun!

2009-08-12T13:51:00.007+02:00

Seb Mesnard 2009 all rights.

Sam

2009-08-06T02:04:00.007+02:00

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Jack

2009-07-31T18:21:00.002+02:00

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Les Frères tromphant

2009-07-29T10:45:00.004+02:00

A project with Romain Gadiou, storyteller and friend.
Hope one day soon I will have more time for his adventures!

Seb Mesnard pour Romain Gadiou 2008 all rights.

My Pantheon

2009-07-28T15:19:00.003+02:00

Maurice Sendak, Edward Gorey, Dr Seuss, Gustaf Tenggren, Chas Addams, Mary Blair, Miroslav Sasek, Eyvind Earle, Mercer Mayer, Tomi Ungerer... Merci!

V.Von Krolock

2009-07-25T05:12:00.006+02:00

Seb Mesnard 2009 all rights.

We love you so

2009-07-25T00:38:00.007+02:00

In October 2009 The movie based on Maurice Sendak’s classic story Where The Wild Things Are will hit movie theaters worldwide. The film represents years of work from hundreds of different artists, writers, photographers, musicians, actors, and creators of all degrees. This place has been established to help shed some light on many of the small influences that have converged to make this massive project a reality.

Personal Spike Jonze site "We love you so" is a place to learn about things are great to share with you the things those things helped make. Wild Things indeed… And also probably a lot of other randoms things that catch our eye along the way and I'm so proud to have my Max featured in!

Melody Fall

2009-07-14T17:28:00.006+02:00

http://www.myspace.com/flaviefontaine

For Miss Fontaine, Seb Mesnard 2009 all rights.

Goodbye Magic Freak

2009-06-27T22:08:00.004+02:00

Seb Mesnard 2009.

Happy sendak!

2009-06-17T00:25:00.002+02:00

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my toys corner

2009-05-29T20:07:00.003+02:00

Seb Mesnard 2009 all rights.

The Lonely Melody

2009-05-05T15:03:00.016+02:00

The Lonely Melody Seb Mesnard 2009 all rights.

"Ned" at The Ed Sullivan Show!

2009-04-21T04:42:00.007+02:00

The Lonely Melody Seb Mesnard 2009 all rights.

A Little Death Around the Eyes

2009-04-20T07:05:00.008+02:00

Seb Mesnard 2009 all rights.

children don’t grow up

2009-04-09T18:32:00.010+02:00

Seb Mesnard 2009 all rights.

be careful what you wish for

2009-02-20T11:44:00.007+01:00

Seb Mesnard inspired by Coraline from Neil Gaiman, Laika all rights.

From outer space!

2009-02-20T10:58:00.011+01:00

Voici "Dood" nouveau projet sur lequel je travail au développement à mi chemin entre la Folle histoire de l'espace, Star Trek et Dumb et Dumber à suivre...

Seb Mesnard, 2minutes all rights.

Sherlock

2008-08-21T18:29:00.007+02:00

Seb Mesnard 2008.

Zoouh!!!

2008-08-19T01:02:00.007+02:00

Seb Mesnard 2008.

In the dark night...

2008-07-01T02:42:00.003+02:00

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Robbie The Robot

2008-06-27T23:18:00.004+02:00

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Cesare and Dr Caligari

2008-06-27T23:15:00.003+02:00

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Made in Alaska!!!!!

2008-05-05T06:07:00.003+02:00

Petit plaisir pour le courant de l'année des tishs tout chaud
en édition limitée!!!!!!

The Lonely Melody Seb Mesnard 2008 all rights.

Need holidays to work on Ned

2008-04-26T12:15:00.002+02:00

The Lonely Melody Seb Mesnard 2008 all rights.

Song illustration - vol.one...

2008-01-20T22:53:00.001+01:00

Seb Mesnard 2008.

It's alive!

2008-01-20T05:02:00.002+01:00

Frankenboy, Seb Mesnard 2008 all rights.

Frankenweenie - Sparky Character concept

2008-01-15T15:26:00.003+01:00

Sparky by Seb Mesnard 2009. Frankenweenie Disney all rights.

Too weird to live too rare to die.... Holy bastard I miss you!

2008-01-15T09:49:00.000+01:00

Seb Mesnard 2008.

Burton's new Frankenweenie for 2009!

2008-01-10T04:26:00.002+01:00

Disney all rights

Director Tim Burton will begin shooting a full-length version of Frankenweenie, the short film he made in 1984 while working for Disney. Burton will produce and direct Frankenweenie, the Frankenstein-inspired story of a boy (victor Frankenstein) who brings his beloved dog (Sparky) back from the dead, as a stop-motion-animation film.

"We're going to do that real low-budget," Burton said in an interview "The thing that excites me about it and that will make it different is that when I look at my original drawings, there are certain things that are in those that I couldn't get in the live action when I made the film. So I'm quite excited to try to get a certain emotion and other characters in the new version, and I want to make it a slightly bigger story."

Your good friend Sweeney!!!

2008-01-03T04:52:00.001+01:00

Seb Mesnard 2007.

still cold... miss you

2008-01-02T01:33:00.002+01:00

Seb Mesnard 2007 all rights.

The night of the sleepwalker

2008-01-01T17:47:00.000+01:00

Seb Mesnard 2007.

We Wish You A Merry.......

2007-12-30T15:20:00.001+01:00

Why Batman?

2007-12-29T16:54:00.006+01:00

Seb Mesnard 2007 DC Comics All Rights.

Se mordre

2007-12-29T13:36:00.002+01:00

Se mordre
de Pierre Notte

Mise en scène de Lahcen Razzougui
avec Flavie Fontaine et Caroline Marchetti

Durée du spectacle : 1h15

du 13 février au 22 mars 2008
20h00

Théâtre Les Déchargeurs

Goodnight Children of the night.

2007-12-29T05:03:00.009+01:00

"Even as we deny that our flesh must decay, however, we surround ourselves with fictional images of the very fate we strive to hear nothing about. They are everywhere: in books, films, and TV, in advertising, in toys and games for all ages, in children's breakfast food. No child can grow up without learning what a vampire is..."

W. Kendrick

Night Child Seb Mesnard 2007 all rights.

so cold... miss you

2007-12-29T03:59:00.002+01:00

monster's parade Seb Mesnard 2007 all rights.

lightness

2007-12-29T01:31:00.000+01:00

There is a pleasure in the pathless woods
There is a rapture on the lonely shore
There is society, where none intrudes
By the deep sea, and the music in its roar
I love not man the less, but Nature more
-Lord Byron