Hello, I’m Cristina. I’m a 50-something artist, photographer, writer, and teacher in love with creativity, visual storytelling,  flowers, simplicity, and slow living.

I’m introvert and highly sensitive, and when I’m not creating something you can usually find me curled up on the sofa reading a good book, pottering around the garden, or walking in the woods.

When I was 11 years old I dreamed of being an artist, living in England (I’m Italian) or in a light-filled attic in Paris, painting the day away – very bohemian and somewhat clichéd, I know!

I’ve lived in Italy, Ireland, and England, and now I’m in France, in the beautiful Limousin area, with my husband and our two three feline companions.

I have a background in interior design, and my work gradually evolved into interior styling, and then still life photography. I take my photographs in natural light, to create images that feel authentic, evoke emotions, and tell stories.

I adore flowers, all things botanical, the seasons, slow living, books, and tea. I’m a keen gardener, and I’ve been designing and creating the garden around our French home.

A few years ago I followed my heart and decided to go back to painting, something I loved as a child. I took up art journalling to follow my bliss and experiment with new techniques – a perfect playground to focus on the creative process, with no expectations and no limitations.

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