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Architectural
& Illustrations

Hand-drawn watercolours, ink drawings and illustrations on commission. Paris, Bordeaux, and beyond.

Moulin Rouge Paris 1914 — watercolour Sébastien Rieu
Watercolour

Moulin Rouge

Paris · 1914
Times Square New York 1943 — sepia ink Sébastien Rieu
Sepia Ink

Times Square

New York · 1943

These aren’t architectural plans. There’s not a T-square in sight.

These are watercolour illustrations of buildings, places, and moments — drawn in Indian ink, brought to life in colour, and populated with the kind of tiny, purposeful characters that Sempé made famous in the New Yorker.

Every illustration captures the soul of a place: the golden stone of Bordeaux at sunset, the ornate ceilings of a Parisian brasserie, the cheerful chaos of a hotel lobby. The walls lean. The perspectives are… creative. The people are small but full of intention.

Whether it’s a legendary restaurant, a heritage landmark, or your own building — I draw it the way it feels, not just the way it looks.

Bordeaux & the South-West

Where honey-coloured stone meets Atlantic breeze
Place de la Bourse Bordeaux
Watercolour

Place de la Bourse

The majestic 18th-century royal square reflecting in Bordeaux’s world-famous water mirror.

Pont de Pierre Bordeaux
Watercolour

Pont de Pierre

Bordeaux’s first bridge, commissioned by Napoleon, with its 17 brick arches standing over the Garonne.

La Grosse Cloche Bordeaux
Indian Ink

La Grosse Cloche

The historic medieval belfry that guarded the old city walls of Bordeaux along Rue Saint-James.

Porte Cailhau Bordeaux
Indian Ink

Porte Cailhau

The fairytale-like 15th-century defensive gate built to celebrate King Charles VIII’s victory.

Jardin Public Bordeaux
Indian Ink

Jardin Public

Promenaders and greenery in Bordeaux’s historic public garden, created in 1746.

Pinasse Arcachon Bay
Watercolour

Pinasse in Arcachon

A traditional oyster-farming boat sailing the calm waters of the Arcachon Bay.

Dune du Pyla
Watercolour

Dune du Pyla

The towering sand dune standing between the pine forest and the Atlantic ocean.

Hotels & B2B Commissions

Your building’s character, hand-drawn with style
Carlton Luxury Hotel
Watercolour

The Carlton

An elegant architectural watercolour capturing the historic facade of a grand palace hotel.

Hôtel de Lyon
Watercolour

Hôtel de Lyon

A warm, sunlit render of a boutique hotel storefront in the historic streets of Lyon.

Villa Teresa
Watercolour

Villa Teresa

A beautiful, slightly wonky architectural watercolour of a classic Arcachon-style villa.

Employee of the Month Barista
Watercolour & Ink

The Barista

A custom cartoon character portrait for a coffee shop’s “Employee of the Month” board.

Employee of the Month Versailles
Watercolour & Ink

Versailles Concierge

Humorous character portrait combining elegant hotel staff with historic French costumes.

La Couturière
Indian Ink

The Seamstress

A detailed workshop scene filled with small characters, fabrics, and sewing machines.

How to commission?

Simple process, bespoke result
1

Send your photos

Facade, interior, aerial view — any good quality photo is enough.

2

Quote within 48h

Clear pricing, precise deadline, format and style adapted to your needs.

3

Preliminary sketch

A first pencil drawing to validate the composition before going further.

4

Delivery

Original artwork by mail + high-resolution digital file. Delivered in 3 to 4 weeks.

Pricing Guidelines

Free quote within 48h — sebrieu@yahoo.fr · +33 6 78 35 38 50
Single Illustration
One building, one view
From £220
Private use · A3 size
Commercial Use
Illustration + reproduction rights
From £350
Website, print, social media
Series & Corporate
Series of buildings
On quote
Greeting cards, real estate books…
✏️ Request a Free Quote
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