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When did you start painting ?

I used to draw alone in my bedroom when I was a kid. I couldn’t really paint because my parents thought it was just not appropriate : a hobby for later, maybe. When I got to 12, one of my teachers advised my parents to let me get drawing courses but they didn’t let me do so. They wanted me to do some sports instead. So, I bought step-by-step painting tutorials with a number for each colour.

As a young adult, I moved in a house and got pregnant. I wanted to decorate all by myself because everything was too expensive to buy. When my fater died, I felt like expressing things and not just decorating stuff. That’s when I really started with my artistic activity. Then things speeded up a bit. People started to buy my paintings and I felt the need to develop an official side job as painter. So, it’s been more or less three or four years now.

Could you describe yourself in 4/5 words ?

(hesitating) Positive, enthousiastic, determined, opened to others. I care about other people, I couldn’t live without them. (adding) and colored !

What are your main influences ? Where do you draw your creativity from ?

The   person who made me want to use the colours that define me is the painter DUSCH. I was touched by his personality, his unfussiness, his colours, his intensity.

What are the 3 things you couldn’t do without ?

Friendship, love and my children.

What part of your art do you like best ? (reflexion, preparation, creation, transmission)

Creation. Making art is giving birth.

What do you like to do when you do not paint ?

Lots of things ! I try to fill myself in, and live ! For me it means : to be with my friends, to talk and to share stuff.

What are you most proud of so far ? What’s the most important thing you’ve accomplished  ?

My children. I’m proud of them.

Is there a message or a goal in your art ?

Yes, it’s a conscience exploration. I do not dare say the word Karma... We are on earth to live lots of things but we always go towards the light. All of that shows when you paint.

What’s making you go on ? What’s keeping you motivated ?

The fact of being able to share things with others.

What’s your biggest regret or main concern ?

I don’t live with regrets. Sometimes I would love to have more time but I’m happy the way it is too.

What’s your next project ? Your next challenge ?

I like to make things up as they come along. So, we’ll see...

On a scale of 1 to 10, how happy are you these days ?

I like to shape my happiness. I’m very positive but is all this for real ? I’m full of questions... Let’s say I’m striving to get to 10 !

What is your favourite word ?

Yellow

What is the word that you hate the most ?

Falseness

What’s your favourite drug ?

Laughter

What’s the sound or noise that you like best ?

Laughter

What’s your favourite swearing ?

Tju !

Choose a man or woman to be on a bank note ?

Gandhi, for his positive influence

What job would you not have liked to do ?

Gynaecologist

In which plant, tree or animal would you like to be reincarnated ?

Another woman

If God exists, what would you like him to tell you after your death ?

Look, see, feel, rest and start again...