When I was a little child, I always loved to draw, but this blog post is not about my childhood story. If you follow me on Instagram or have visited my website, you already know a lot about me. I used to be a fashion designer, working for luxury brands, but that’s the past. Sure, those experiences have shaped my artistic style, but what I’m building today is something deeper; myself, my soul, my passion, on incredibly high-quality papers which I'm obsess with. Let me take you through the last five years, the years that truly define who I am as an artist today.
2020 The Year of Experimentation
Paris, lockdown. With my fiancé, I found myself confined like the rest of the world. But something happened, I started drawing every single day, mostly fashion illustrations. Instagram became a hub for creativity, with competitions and challenges sparking inspiration worldwide.
I was experimenting constantly: watercolor and graphite, ink and digital, acrylic and mixed media. I had no website, just a little Etsy shop with international sales, but I wasn’t focused on business, I just wanted to find my voice. It was a year of discovery, where I reconnected with my love for modern art prints, fashion art, and expressive techniques that reflected my background.
2021 The Shift Toward Black and White
This was the year digital drawing took center stage in my work, but more importantly, the reappearance of black and white illustrations. My subjects revolved around fashion concepts, runway looks, makeup, and portraits.
But something started shifting: emotions began creeping into my work. My portraits weren’t just faces anymore; they had depth, stories, and rawness. I was refining my focus, moving away from colorful fashion sketches and towards a more intentional style.
2022 Embracing Monochrome and Meaning
At this point, black and white took over. My illustrations became more impactful, using only hints of color. I was still deeply connected to fashion but started to explore the relationship between people and the clothes they wear. How does fashion express identity? How does it tell a story beyond trends? My work was evolving from simple aesthetic appeal to something more introspective.
I was also pushing the boundaries of detail and emotion. The transition from quick sketches to deeply thought-out works of art had begun.
2023 Business, Motherhood, and Reflection
This year was less about production and more about strategy. I took business courses, built my online shop, and, most importantly became a mother.
I found myself questioning my artistic path: What do I want my work to represent in the long run? How do I balance commercial illustration with my passion for fine art?
I sketched, I reflected, and I planned. I wasn’t posting as much, but I was shaping the foundation of my future work.
2024 Quality Over Quantity
This year marked a major turning point. My focus shifted entirely to delivering quality over quantity. I no longer felt pressured to constantly post on social media, I wanted to dedicate time to creating truly meaningful pieces.
My drawings evolved from a few hours of work to days of meticulous detail. Each line mattered. My love for graphite deepened, and I embraced the beauty of pencil work. While I still work with watercolors, digital art, and mixed media for commissions, my personal work is now deeply rooted in black and white artwork, fine art prints, and timeless, elegant wall art.
2025 The Present and the Future
A quarter of the year has passed, and I’ve already created a couple of drawings that I’m incredibly proud of. Business has become part of my routine, but some weeks, I barely have time to draw. With baby number two on the way, I know I’ll be stepping back again, but I also know that every life experience fuels new artistic inspiration and they all bring fresh perspectives to my work.
In many ways, I’ve come full circle. Today, I’m back to what I loved most as a child, graphite and pencil work. I follow my instincts, my emotions, and what excites me artistically. I take my time, I focus on details, and I refuse to let social media dictate my worth.
But I also embrace the versatility of my skills. I still create watercolor and digital illustrations for clients, blending commercial appeal with my fine art approach. My journey has taught me that art is not about fitting into one box, it’s about constant evolution.
