A journal of things I saw, loved, stole with my eyes

and couldn't shut up about.

Spring worm

Spring worm

Beautiful spring is here and to celebrate it I created this small drawing. Enjoy green leaves, blossoming trees, warm rain...
Studio sounds

Studio sounds

What I love about my job is that in most of the cases I can take my studio everywhere, like...
Eye-conic Ancestors of Ciklopo

Eye-conic Ancestors of Ciklopo

In the realm of artistic exploration, a delightful surprise awaited me today as I delved into the masterful works of...
A Puff of Inspiration

A Puff of Inspiration

Frida again in Paris. The last time I saw her paintings at Orangerie and, to be honest, I’m not a...
Sketchbooks…

Sketchbooks…

Sketchbooks are like shoes - you can never have enough, and each one is perfect for a different occasion. Bisou...
Time Capsule Delights

Time Capsule Delights

Recently, during my customary ritual of reading old French newspapers, I stumbled upon some advertisements showcasing one of Paris' most...
Munching on Munch: A Feast of Emotions at Musée d’Orsay

Munching on Munch: A Feast of Emotions at Musée d’Orsay

If you asked me to pick a favorite painter, this month it's unquestionably Edvard Munch. Well, he's always been one...
Le Rayon Vert

Le Rayon Vert

Parfois, au moment de disparaître dans les flots, le soleil lance sur l'océan une ultime et brève fulgurance: ce fameux...
Studio sounds

Studio sounds

Today I'd like to share with you some goosebumps. I haven't told you yet, but I listen to songs over...
La Géante

La Géante

Today one more illustration from my favorite series Les Fleurs du Mal by Charles Baudelaire - The Giantess. La Géante...
The shocking truth about fashion

The shocking truth about fashion

Today, I'm feeling funky and fashion-forward - I'm picturing myself rocking a hat made of shoe, sipping coffee from Oppenheim's...
Magic Manicure of Picasso

Magic Manicure of Picasso

Today, I had the privilege of laying eyes on Picasso's personal collection of nail clippings and hair trimmings. Yes, you...
Studio sounds

Studio sounds

I've got to admit, music is my wingman in the studio. It's always there to pick me up when I'm...
Au Lecteur

Au Lecteur

Les Fleurs du Mal by Charles Baudelaire - my endless source of inspiration. I dream of illustrating the *real* book,...
Playing with letters

Playing with letters

I have a thing about old newspapers and magazines. Especially the French ones. It's so interesting to read about the...
NETFLIX mural – behind the scenes

NETFLIX mural – behind the scenes

Some time ago I had a big pleasure to collaborate with MOTOR Kommunikation on a very cool project. It's a...

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