 In, 1989, he co-publishes a large publication, "GIN & COMIX" in collaboration with artist Jose Ortega, showcasing an international cast of graphic artists and writers.Lardy begins his career as an illustrator, drawing for American periodicals, publishers and corporations such as "The New York Times", "Blue Note Records", Levis, "Time", "Rolling Stone", "Newsweek", "The New Yorker".Lardy moves to Paris in 2000 and gives greater emphasis to his painting.