Using traditional mediums such as water-based oils, acrylics and watercolour and finishing digitally, Jean-Christian Knaff creates beautifully surreal pieces of work in illustration and animation that explore both folk and contemporary imagery and content. His work continues to prove popular with clients across the board and would be perfect for publishing and editorial as well as advertising projects that warrant a vastly experienced and expert hand, with an informative and unique style.
Since opening his studio in Montreal in 1982, he has created images for companies such as; IBM Germany, French Telecom, Deutsch Telekom, BBC2, Coca Cola, Nelvana, Swatch and Apple Germany. These are but a few, the list is endless. Along with this he has received a host of awards and nomination for his animation work, including the UNICEF award at Annecy International Animation Film Festival in 1997 and a gold medal at the New York International Animation Film Festival in 1998.
GQ, Life, New Scientist, Die Zeit, Cosmopolitan, Stern, Marie Claire, Vogue, and annuals like American Illustration, European Illustration, IBM Germany, French Telecom, Deutsch Telekom, BBC2, Coca Cola, Nelvana, Swatch and Apple Germany.