About Japanese Linocut

François Pache

“Artist passionate about Japan”

I am François Pache, aka Japanese Linocut, a linocut artist based in France.

I have always been attracted to drawing, art and Japan. As a child, I used to draw for hours and look at Japanese illustrations and prints in books. I also started learning Japanese at the age of 7 as a self-taught student. A language that I now practice daily with as much pleasure as ever. The creation and the manual craft being my motivations at the time, I thus made my studies in a school of art where I learned during 6 years to use the various tools and supports and to control a multitude of techniques.

I had already had the opportunity to briefly do linocuts during my studies but it is only much later that I became interested in this technique again. I thought I could express my creativity and share my love for Japan at the same time. I enjoy every step of the traditional linocut process.

From sketching to carving to printing, each step is fascinating and requires meticulousness, calm and concentration. It reminds me once again of the Japanese craftsmanship that I particularly like. You have to feel the material, analyze the textures, listen to the sound of the ink to obtain the desired result. Despite this, each print has its own peculiarities and imperfections that make it unique. That’s what I like about it too, each print has its own story.

It is thus quite naturally that I created with my wife Japanese-linocut.com, where I sell my creations in limited edition and on request. My inspirations are obvious and come from my travels in Japan. When I am on site, I try to soak up the atmosphere of the places I visit, and try to reproduce them in linocuts. These creations full of experience have a lot of meanings for me and bring back emotions and sensations that I was nourished by when I was in Japan. Over the years, we have built strong ties with this country and our Japanese friends. We have had many rewarding experiences such as being a host family for Japanese students for a few years. More great opportunities to learn more about this culture that we are so passionate about.

My wife Sophie and I share the same love and passion for this magnificent country that is Japan and we also own a website on Japanese cuisine that we particularly like.

Sophie Pache

“Like François, I have always been attracted to art and Japan.”

We met during our studies in art school where I could also learn and master different drawing techniques that I will use on specific creations. During this creative period, we nurtured our project to travel to Japan and cultivated our love for this beautiful country. Being both students of art history as well, we took the opportunity to deepen our knowledge and broaden our influences. We are passionate about Japanese culture as a whole and are particularly interested in landscapes, Japanese art, architecture, textiles and tattoos…

After launching www.cuisine-japon.fr a few years ago and seeing how much people love the site, we wanted to share something more personal through our creations, so we decided to create Japanese Linocut together.

My role is to accompany François in his approach and his creativity. I will also be there to carefully pack each of her creations and to accompany you in your order and keep you informed of their evolution.

Do not hesitate to contact us for any other request such as a partnership, an estimate or a specific realization.

We label us

Our creations are proudly recognized by the Artisan d’Art label, testifying to our know-how and commitment to traditional craftsmanship. This label values the quality, authenticity and mastery of ancestral techniques that we place at the heart of each and every one of our creations.

Moreover, the Made in France label guarantees entirely local production, carried out with care and passion, respecting materials and traditions. These distinctions reflect our commitment to offering unique creations that are both rooted in tradition and adapted to contemporary needs.

My used brands

Linocut workshop

Our linocut workshop

Events

Our events in 2025

Exhibitions Sales 2025

From January 11 to January 12, 2025: Exhibition and Sale at Japan Manga Wave in Mulhouse (France)
From February 21 to 23, 2025: Exhibition and Sale at Japan Expo Marseille (France)
From March 6 to March 9, 2025: Exhibition and Sale at Japan Mania at Mini World Lyon (France)
From March 15 to 16, 2025: Exhibition and Sale at Clermont Geek in Clermont Ferrand (France)
From March 29 to 30, 2025: Exhibition and Sale at Nuit Japonaise in Lille (France)
From April 4 to 6, 2025: Exhibition at the European Day of Crafts (JEMA) in Pérouges (France)
From April 5 to 6, 2025: Exhibition and Sale at Geek Fest in Angers, Booth 304 (France)
From April 11 to 14 2025: Exhibition and Sale at Habitat & Jardin at Savoie Expo, booth 34, in Chambéry (France)
May 3-4, 2025: Exhibition and Sale at Japan Mania in Reims (France)
May 17-18, 2025: Exhibition and Sale at Japan Touch Haru Lyon (France)
May 28-June 1, 2025: Exhibition and Sale at the Matsuri Festival in Aix-les-Bains (France)
Saturday, June 14, 2025: Exhibition and Sale at the Matsuzake Japanese Festival in Mérignac (France)
June 27-29, 2025: Exhibition and Sale at the Japan Tours Festival (France)
July 3-6, 2025: Exhibition and Sale at Japan Expo in Paris (France)
From 09 July to 31 August 2025: Kitchen atelier Print exhibition at the BMI – Épinal. Winner of the Art Print category (France)
From 26 to 27 July 2025 : Exhibition Sale at the Summer Matsuri in Pantin (France)
From 13 to 14 september 2025 : Exhibition Sale at Jardin Oriental in Maulévrier (France)
From 20 to 21 september 2025 : Exhibition Sale at Shizen Market in Pantin (France)
From 04 to 05 october 2025 : Exhibition Sale at the nuits japonaises in Lille (France)
From 18 to 19 october 2025 : Exhibition Sale Made In Asia Brussels (Belgium)
From 01 to 02 November 2025: Exhibition Sale at the Grand Playground “la grande vague” in Villeneuve-d’Ascq (France)
From 15 to 16 november 2025 : Sale exhibition at Art to Play in Nantes (France)
From 21 to 23 November 2025: Exhibition Sale at Idée Japon in Paris (France)
From 29th to 30th November 2025 : Exhibition and Sale at Japan Touch in Lyon (France)
From 06 to 07 december 2025 : Exhibition Sale at Wenhua in Paris (France)

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