Photo : Les crayons solidaires
The Solidarity Pencils
Come and have your portrait drawn by your favorite illustrators to benefit the Restos du Coeur!
Ground Control (Paris 12th)
About
For its 6th edition, the Solidarity Pencils return to Ground Control on December 3rd! The concept is simple: get your portrait drawn by renowned illustrators for €20 (solo portrait) or €30 (duo portrait). Prints and originals will also be on sale in our shop area. Profits are donated to the Restos du Coeur! A chance to get unique Christmas gifts and support a good cause.
This year, Boulet, Marion Montaigne, Kek, Marielle Durand, Lisa Mandel, and 15 other illustrators have already confirmed their participation.
Admission is free.
Our take on this event
Forget standard photo booths and get yourself sketched by some of the most talented illustrators in the scene today. It is the perfect opportunity to walk away with an original piece of art while contributing to a great cause, making your holiday gifting both creative and meaningful.
Ground Control hosts the 6th edition of Les Crayons Solidaires on December 3, 2026, for an evening of art and charity. From 18:00 to 23:00, renowned illustrators such as Boulet, Marion Montaigne, Kek, Marielle Durand, and Lisa Mandel will be on-site to draw your portrait. This is a perfect occasion to find unique Christmas gifts while supporting the Restos du Cœur, as all portrait proceeds are donated to the charity. Entry to the venue is free, and visitors can also browse the shop area featuring a selection of prints and original artworks created by the participating artists.
The 6th edition of Les Crayons Solidaires returns to Ground Control on Thursday, December 3, 2026. The event runs from 18:00 to 23:00, bringing together a diverse group of prominent illustrators, including Boulet, Marion Montaigne, Kek, Marielle Durand, Lisa Mandel, and fifteen other artists, to use their talent for a good cause.
Visitors can have their portrait drawn on the spot for a fee of 20€ for a solo portrait or 30€ for a duo. All profits generated from these portrait sessions are donated to the Restos du Cœur. Beyond the live drawing sessions, a shop area will be open to the public, offering a collection of prints and original works, providing an excellent opportunity to purchase meaningful holiday presents.
The venue offers free entry, welcoming everyone to engage with the artists and contribute to this charitable initiative located in the 12th arrondissement.
