Gentle Bear

duopress labs creates innovative books and gifts for children and adults under the duopress imprint. A minority-founded and minority-run company, duopress is now part of Sourcebooks, where it continues to inspire and entertain readers of all ages.Carole Aufranc is a illustrator based above Murten Lake in Switzerland. She did a Bachelor in Illustration in Lausanne and specialized herself with a Master in Children's Book Illustration at the School of Art of Cambridge. She creates work for all kind of supports such as children's books, stationery, packaging and textile. Her illustrations are realized with a delicate handmade or digital technique combining painted papercut and collage which results in a unique style that can be described as a blend of fresh colors, soft atmospheres with clean shapes. She developed her craft over the years, drawing inspiration especially from her love for nature, Nordic simplicity and mid-century art.