I am a French self-taught artist, and these past twenty years I have made Norway my home. Moving to the Lofoten islands was the greatest present I ever made to myself and the Arctic landscapes are indeed a true treat for any artist’s eyes. I live with my British soulmate, my sweet Papillon girls, Lucy and Pixie and the spirit of my border collie, Loki. My creativity is a tribute to the eyes that blink in the heart of every smallest thing, the flowing dreams whose pulse tries to reach to us in our most meditative state.
This is unfortunately the end of my bridge camera, Canon S3IS, a model which has lasted me nearly 20 years. It was not super sharp but it was very good at capturing the magical vibes. My reflex camera Canon 60D lacks personality and is also too heavy, so while still using it, particularly for northern lights, I’ve chosen a new
I finished the Forest Diorama for my altar! Play Video The latest walks: Play Video
Play Video When it rains, some prefer to stay in bed… I love making grunge backgrounds to incorporate in my dioramas, it’s magical seeing the colours swirl and change, it reminds me of the ceramic glazes I use, except it happens right under my eyes and not in a sealed kiln. I love the mineral world. That’s where most of
Delightful day off, doodling the day away with colored pencils and weaving a bit, while eyeing the presents I must not open before my birthday. Lucy enjoying the last sun rays for the day, rain is coming. I love the DK book about explorers, I discovered this guy this morning, Alexander Von Humboldt, a big influence on Charles Darwin, he
This little chap says "hello!". Just started another goblin and I tried for the very first time the spiral/twisted needle. Oh my... very efficient, I love it! This is going to be my needle of choice, no doubt about that. It gets firm very quickly and the needle leaves no poke mark.
When it comes to felting supplies, Heidi Feathers is my favourite supplier. She also has some lovely starter kits.
Heidi Feathers
It feels so good, felting again. It's a nice break from having to study the theory book for the driving license.
I came across some wonderful coloring books the other day. Have you ever heard of Johanna Basford? I think her designs are totally original and exquisite:
Some of her fans send her pictures of their colored books, I think it's a great gift for people who aren't too self confident about drawing yet but would like to explore more the possibilities of colours. I insert here some of the results but you can see more on Johanna Basford's website ( Johanna Basford ):
I wish you a nice creative time, whichever form it takes!
Lucy by the stream:
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