Gwen Keraval
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French illustrator Gwen Keraval studied at the Emile Cohl school in Lyon, and worked in publication design, 3D animation, and web design before becoming a full-time illustrator. Gwen likes to incorporate vintage colors and design in his work, and specializes in editorial illustration, children’s publishing, advertising, and toy design.
His clients include The Wall Street Journal, Adweek, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, LA Times, Experience Life, BizEd, and a variety of University publications.
Recent Projects
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NABIP’s 2025 Outlook
Gwen Keraval illustrated an opening spread for the Winter issue of NABIP Magazine (The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals). The subject of the article is NABIP’s outlook for 2025 and how strong leadership will shape the organization’s future. Art Direction: Melissa Miller – Therium Studio
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Notre Dame Science
Gwen Keraval was commissioned to illustrate the first issue of Catalyst, the new magazine of the Notre Dame College of Science. The cover story focuses on the school’s goal of elevating the profile of Notre Dame’s science program worldwide. University
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NC State Autumn Issue
Gwen Keraval illustrated NC State Magazine’s Autumn cover story, celebrating the legacy of Chancellor Randy Woodson. Gwen’s illustrations across six spreads highlight the university’s achievements that Woodson led during his tenure, including an infographic timeline of how campus spaces changed. Many thanks to AD Victoria Cumbee for the assignment!
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Wake Forest Magazine: How To
Gwen Keraval illustrated Wake Forest Magazine’s Spring issue, How To, in which Wake Forest faculty and alumni showcase their expertise in a series of guides on a wide range of topics. Gwen illustrated the cover, inside spread, and spots throughout the issue.
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Programs of Scale
For the past few years, Gwen Keraval has been creating illustrations for the Programs of Scale grant awards. Programs of Scale is a project by the Rotary Foundation that scales charitable programs which have already demonstrated success, so that they can benefit more people and have sustainable impact.Gwen’s illustrations announce...
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Big dreams at Roanoke College
Gwen Keraval illustrated Roanoke College Magazine’s Spring 2023 cover story, “Big Dreams in Motion”. Anticipating a new era of societal and industry challenges, Roanoke initiatives aim to position the college for success in the evolving landscape of higher education.Editor” Lindsey Nair
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AOA Annual Report
Gwen Keraval worked with Art Director Nancy Roy on a series of beautiful illustrations for the American Optometric Association’s annual report. The report includes a year in review on how the organization fostered a sense of family and “home” through their initiatives in 2022.
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On Tour Board Game
Gwen Keraval designed the new Paris & New York version of the On Tour game from Board Game Tables. Gwen illustrated the box, boards and cards for the game in which players are jazz musicians navigating the cities and booking as many shows on their tour as possible.
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Gwen Keraval: Looking Forward
One of Gwen Keraval‘s specialties is illustrating revolutionary visions of the future. His detailed compositions and sleek color schemes shine a positive light on cutting-edge technologies which reimagine our world. Check out Gwen’s vision of the future below.
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Théâtre Le Sillon
Gwen Keraval has worked with the Théâtre Le Sillon in Clermont-l’hérault, France, on various programming materials for their performances and events. Most recently was a poster for “Le Grand Bain”, a family event the theater hosted on the shores of Lake Salagou.
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Stanford Magazine
Gwen Keraval was commissioned by Stanford Magazine to create the illustrations for their feature, “The Whole World in Its Plans,” about the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability. Read the article on the Stanford Magazine website.
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Gwen Keraval | MFE Magazine
Gwen Keraval was commissioned by MFE Magazine to illustrate the cover and a full- page interior illustration for their April 2020 issue, “Short Term Boom.” His cover, art directed by Carolyn Sewell received a 2021 NEAL award for Best Art Direction for Cover. See more of Gwen Keraval’s work here....
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Gwen Keraval | Boston University
Gwen Keraval was commissioned by Boston University’s College of Communications to illustrate the article “Learning by Doing” written by Marc Chalufour. See more of Gwen Keraval’s work here.
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Gwen Keraval | Lonely Planet Kids
Gwen Keraval illustrated the book Infographic: Guide to the Globe written by Eliza Berkowitz and published by Lonely Planet Kids. Gwen’s dynamic chart, figure, and animal illustrations accompany dozens of interesting facts about the world and its inhabitants. Infographic: Guide to the Globe will be published in November 17, 2020....
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Gwen Keraval | Bucknell University
Gwen Keraval illustrated Bucknell University’s alumni magazine Summer 2020 cover, “Our Pandemic Spring.” See more of Gwen Keraval’s work here. Read the issue here.
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Gwen Keraval | Wake Forest University
Gwen Keraval illustrated Wake Forest University’s walking tour map of their campus and the accompanying info-graphic illustrations. See more of Gwen’s work here.
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Gwen Keraval | William & Mary University
Gwen Keraval’s cover illustration for William & Mary won a silver UCDA (University and College Designer Association) award for the category Spring 2019 Cover/illustration. The cover was created under under the art direction of Michael Bartolotta and was one of only 11 silver awards out of all UCDA competition submissions. ...
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Gwen Keraval | Macmillan Children’s Publishing
Gwen Keraval created the new cover illustration for “The Tornado” by Jake Burt for Macmillan Children’s Publishing to be published in October 2019. The Tornado is an engaging book for middle age children explores themes of friendship, Da Vinci machine crafting, chinchillas, drawings and many more. This cover illustration has...
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Gwen Keraval | Washington Post
Happy Cyber Monday! Illustrator, Gwen Keraval was commissioned by Washington Post art director of Clare Ramirez to create this cover piece for their Holiday Tech Guide. It’s a fun, toy-inspired cover to inspire people who are starting the holiday shopping madness. See more of Gwen’s work here. ...
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