Born in Abitibi, Gilles Chouinard spends most of his childhood drawing. In 1975, he left La Sarre for Quebec City and began studying graphic design. It is in this city that he began his graphic design career. A few years later, he took the path of creative advertising , that brings him to Montreal. As a lecturer at Laval University, he met Rogé. Together they create several books for children, most often for a foundation or for private companies. Tyranono, a prehistory of intimidation is the fifth achievement.