Vincent and I were neighbors at first! We didn’t really talk much beyond the usual neighborly greetings. I knew he did comics, and at the time, I was still dealing in paintings. I’ve lost count of how many times I stumbled up my stairs late at night—inevitably a bit tipsy—only to catch a glimpse of him through the typical Parisian courtyard window of the building across from mine, hunched over his drawing board, working away at 2 or 3 in the morning.

For a long time, my apartment had this "Rear Window" Hitchcockian vibe—watching life unfold across the courtyard, each window framing its own little story. There was this funny thing where I’d turn my light on at the very last second to find the keyhole—which, depending on my state, could take a while. From his perspective, he’d suddenly see a silhouette light up out of nowhere, and it would make him jump. It always cracked me up.

Anyway, at some point, I invited him to my first exhibition, and he showed up spontaneously, with his legendary enthusiasm. That’s one of his greatest qualities—he genuinely loves people who create and take risks. Partly because he’s a relentless worker himself, but also because he’s got this childlike excitement for discovering new things. Especially if they’re cool, right?

He’s illustrated some classic comics, but for the past few years, he’s been wearing down his colored pencils sketching curves, hips, and other well-rounded assets. He has no equal when it comes to capturing languid, sultry poses, and if you know him well enough, you’ll notice he goes through different "phases"—big breasts, wide hips, or long androgynous legs—depending on his impulses at the time.

So yeah, I can only urge you to follow him on Instagram. He shares his own creations daily, but above all, he highlights the work of others.

See you soon, my friend!

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