Born in Brest, France, Max developed an interest in heraldic art at an early age.  Max has studied and is skilled in the traditional and ancient art forms where the drawings are still made with original feather plume pens.

After the script and drawings have been made, Gold foil is applied to the parchment or skin.  The colors are all based natural pigments.  The drawings, parchments and coat of arms designs are done on true parchment, wood or other surfaces.  These techniques offer a vast range of designs and manuscripts such as :  Legal manuscripts and seals, friendship pacts, diplomas, genealogical trees, Book illustrations, logos, all works of written calligraphy, invitations, envelopes, poems, re-pigmentation of old manuscripts, castle watercolors and painting of historic figurines. 

All items are unique and individually signed.

Max also gives courses in manuscript illumination in Bayonne.  Max is available to accept your specific request in any of the above disciplines.