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2024: a year full of artistic adventures and surpr

2024: a year full of artistic adventures and surprises

This year kicked off with an incredible project: painting a bus in Tasmania! After completing my first mural in Mallorca in September 2023, this was the largest surface I have ever painted.
It was such a fun and challenging experience, I can’t wait to jump into my next big project!

The year was also shaped by inspiring encounters with Australian artists. Their advice and conversations taught me to let go, trust my intuition, and most importantly, create for myself first. This realization was a game-changer for me, and I am deeply grateful for it. Thanks again @sharon_field_artist Anne Hayes and Nicole Crosswell!

Botanical gardens and hikes became endless sources of inspiration. Each walk felt like stepping into a treasure trove of new ideas and species I had never seen before. The Banksia stole my heart—they have officially become my favorite trees.

Living in a car for most of the year was challenging. Creating art in such a small and unpredictable space was frustrating, forcing me to adapt and stick to ink and graphite.

My artist residency in Cairns was the grand finale to this Australian adventure. My first-ever solo exhibition!
I pushed myself to explore themes and ideas I had been saving for “someday,” and seeing them come to life was so fulfilling. I can’t wait to dive into another residency in 2025.

I also made two unexpected discoveries: macro photography, thanks to @bridgettegower, and ukiyo-e, thanks to @kentocorner
I became obsessed with macro photography and invested in my first camera to capture the incredible insects I came across.
For ukiyo-e, I spent three magical weeks in Kyoto, diving deep into this traditional Japanese art during an immersive workshop.

2024 was intense, rewarding, and occasionally chaotic… but I wouldn’t change this journey for the world.

How about you?

#ArtisticGrowth #CreateForYourself #TrustYourIntuition #LifeLessonsThroughArt #ArtistLife #CreativeJourney #2024Reflections #YearInArt #ArtAndTravel #InspiredByNature #AustraliaAdventures

My year in Australia is coming to an end, and it i

My year in Australia is coming to an end, and it is time to embark on new adventures.

This year has been a whirlwind of emotions, discoveries, and learning experiences, filled with countless memorable firsts.

Here are some of my favorite highlights:
• Picking raspberries with an amazing Australian family
• Buying my first car and living in it for several months
• Painting a bus in Tasmania
• Getting married in Sydney
• Completing an artist residency and hosting my first solo exhibition
• Sharing my shower with a frog
• Discovering insect macro photography
• Breaking my personal coffee consumption record

Of course, I will never forget all the incredible people I met along the way, who made this adventure even more special!

Now, it is time to leave Australia and head to Indonesia, where new discoveries await!

What are your standout memories from 2024?

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C'est le moment de dire au revoir à l’Australie.
Mon année ici touche à sa fin, et je pars dans quelques jours vers de nouvelles adventures.

Cette année a été un tourbillon d'émotions, de découvertes et d'apprentissages, avec de nombreuses premières fois marquantes. Voici quelques-uns de mes plus beaux souvenirs :

• Ramasser des framboises aux côtés d’une famille australienne incroyable,
• Acheter ma première voiture et vivre dedans pendant plusieurs mois,
• Peindre un bus en Tasmanie,
• Me marier à Sydney,
• Faire une résidence artiste et avoir ma première exposition solo
• Partager ma douche avec une grenouille
• Découvrir la macrophotographie d’insectes
• Battre mon record de consommation de café

Bien sûr je n’oublie pas toutes les belles rencontres faites en chemin, qui rendent cette aventure encore plus incroyable !

Et maintenant, c’est le moment de dire au revoir à l’Australie et de m'envoler pour l’Indonésie, où de nouvelles découvertes m'attendent !

Et vous, quels sont vos souvenirs marquants de 2024 ?

#2024Reflections #ArtAndTravel #Bilan2024 #AustraliaAdventures

Living a nomadic artist life... This year has be

Living a nomadic artist life...

This year has been a big adventure! Before settling in Cairns for my artist residency, I spent months living on the road and exploring Australia, starting from Tasmania. It was exciting, but not always easy for my art.

Without a real studio, I had to adapt. I used graphite most of the time because watercolor was too hard to manage.
My "studio" changed every day: a camping table with mosquitoes as a company, or a quiet spot in public libraries with free Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
I often felt frustrated, seeing so many beautiful things I wanted to draw or paint but couldn’t because it was too complicated.

Arriving in Cairns changed everything. During my residency, I finally had a calm and quiet space to focus on my art. It made me realize how important a good workspace can be.

Here is a glimpse of my improvised "studio" and a little behind-the-scenes of my journey.
❓ Have you ever had to adapt your passion to a nomadic lifestyle?

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Extrait d'une vie d'artiste nomade...

Cette année a été une vraie aventure ! Avant de m’installer à Cairns pour ma résidence, j’ai passé plusieurs mois sur la route en Australie, en commençant par la Tasmanie . C’était passionnant, mais il n'a pas été simple de jongler entre l'aventure et continuer une pratique artistique.

J’ai donc décidé de me concentrer sur du graphite et encre, car l’aquarelle était trop compliquée à gérer. J’ai improvisé des "bureaux" : notre table de camping accompagnée de fidèles compagnons moustiques, ou mieux les bibliothèques avec clim et Wi-Fi.
Mais, il faut l'avouer, j’ai aussi souvent été très frustrée de ne pas pouvoir dessiner ou peindre tout ce que je voyais en route.

Arriver à Cairns a été un vrai soulagement. Pendant ma résidence artistique, j’ai enfin pu me poser et retrouver un espace calme pour créer.

Photos souvenir de mes "studio" improvisés.

❓ Avez-vous déjà dû adapter votre passion à un mode de vie nomade ?

Looking back at my art residency in Cairns, where

Looking back at my art residency in Cairns, where the beautiful Botanic Gardens inspired me to create scenes featuring insects, birds and plants.

This was my first-ever solo exhibition, and what an incredible experience it was!

I loved sharing my passion and knowledge during workshops too.

A huge thank you to everyone who supported me along the way 😊

#natureart #botanicalart #naturelovers #cairnsart #graphitedrawing #natureillustration

Male Olive-backed Sunbird Approaching the Nectar o

Male Olive-backed Sunbird Approaching the Nectar of a Jade Vine Flower 🕊️

After much thought and planning, I am excited to finally share the completed piece of the male Olive-backed Sunbird, an iconic species here in Cairns.

You can view this artwork at the Botanic Gardens Visitor Center until November 30th.

Hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed bringing it to life! 🌿

#Sunbird #JadeVine #BotanicGardenArt #NatureArt #WildlifeIllustration #GraphiteArt #WatercolourArt #AustraliaArt #ArchesPaper #GraphiteAndWatercolour #CairnsArt #ArtCollectors #NatureLovers

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