French Earrings

Today, I've been walking around the old part of Nice and going inside different french boutiques. These earrings captured my heart and attention, I could not stop looking at them. It felt like they hold the beauty of the Mediterranean sea inside... They inspired me to think about a new series of illustrations called Marie Antoinette. I bought them from a charming French lady, they are now mine! :)

Today's inspiration

Everyday moments can be so beautiful and special. Today, I've been sitting in my terrace, indulging a rose petal tea with lavender and admiring these incredible roses that I bought a week ago at the Flower Market. It was so peaceful, so quiet... only the singing of different kinds of birds could be heard from a distance. I've been drawing all day. I dream to create a lot of new illustrations and paintings. I dream to have my own exhibition...

My yesterday's walk in Nice, France

My beautiful readers, I'm having the most amazing time here in France. I'm eating croissants and indulging French champaign and wine. The weather is gorgeous and the sea is like a dream... It feels home. Here are some photos that I took yesterday with my new camera that I bought especially for this trip.

This is a very famous umbrella boutique in Old Nice... it's absolutely marvellous.

 I absolutely loved this boutique, it's is filled with gorgeous French style dresses and jewelry... it's a pearl.

This is one of the finest bakeries in Nice... the have the most delicious desserts and hot chocolate.

I as well, discovered this Au nom de la Rose boutique!!! They sell only roses, vases for the roses, desserts made out of roses, candles with rose perfume... It's all about Rose.

Trip to France!

My beautiful readers, my heart is overwhelming with excitement and happiness. Tomorrow I'm going to Nice, France! I feel like writing I'm moving to France but for now I'm only going for a trip, at least that's what I think.

I started packing my big hats with flowers and pretty dresses with floral patterns. It feels so amazing...
I cannot wait to swim in a salty refreshing water filled with azure colour that reflects the beauty of the sky.

Winners are announced!

I'm thrilled to announce the winners of my end of summer contest: Martin Newman and Elina Ellis! Congratulations! These winners won one of my beautiful matted signed prints. Stay tuned for more coming up contests and you will have a chance to win unique artwork. It's a real treat!