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Starting Over at 38 Changed My Life. Here's What I Wish Every Woman Knew.
It's never too late to change your life. Discover how starting over at 38 helped me become the artist I dreamed of being and trust myself again.
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Jul 314 min read


Visiting Monet’s Water Lilies in Paris: How It Inspired My Painting “A Soft Place to Land”
Visiting Monet’s Water Lilies in Paris and how Musée de l’Orangerie and Marmottan inspired my painting A Soft Place to Land, a reflection on memory, healing, and inner peace.
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Apr 264 min read


Exploring the Influence of Gardens on Impressionist Art
Explore art inspired by gardens landscapes, soft light, and nature’s beauty, a journey into my impressionism Art.
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Sep 22, 20253 min read


What is Sfumato? Leonardo da Vinci’s Secret to Soft, Realistic Portraits
Discover the sfumato painting technique made famous by da Vinci—what it is, how it works, and why every portrait artist should know it.
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Aug 6, 20252 min read


Coming Home to Your Feminine Power: A Gentle Guide Back to Creativity
Reconnect with your feminine power through creativity and softness. This gentle guide helps you return to your true self, one brushstroke at a time.
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Jul 24, 20252 min read


Discovering the Beauty of Clair-Obscur: A Personal Journey
Explore the beauty of clair-obscur (chiaroscuro) painting with artist tips, symbolism, and easy techniques for beginners. Learn how light and shadow can bring emotion and depth to your art.
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May 19, 20254 min read


8 Tips to Paint Like an Impressionist: Advices from a French Artist.
French artist Naïma shares personal reflections and heartfelt tips on how to paint like an Impressionist; inspired by her roots in Normandy.
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May 15, 20255 min read


Painting from the Soul of Giverny: My New Series Inspired by Claude Monet’s Floral Garden
Discover Claude Monet’s garden in Giverny through the eyes of a French artist. Explore my new series inspired by Monet’s legacy, nature, and the poetry of flowers.
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May 12, 20254 min read


Stepping Into Your Soft Era: The Meaning Behind the Soft Era Girl Movement
Discover the meaning of the Soft Era Girl and how this feminine energy inspires my symbolic art, blending women and nature.
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Apr 16, 20252 min read


Reproduction of a Pre-Raphaelite oil painting - John William Waterhouse " Boreas".
Discover the inspiration behind my reinterpretation of J.W. Waterhouse’s "Boreas". This article explores the painting’s connection to wild
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Apr 3, 20252 min read


The Energy of the Snake: A Journey of Transformation and Intuition for the Sacred Feminine
Embrace the Year of the Snake and awaken your sacred feminine energy. Join our transformative art retreat in the South of France to reconnec
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Jan 29, 20252 min read


Crafting My Own Watercolor Painting Palette with Ceramic in SoCal!
Naima shares her experience crafting her own ceramic watercolor palette.
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Dec 15, 20242 min read


Exploring L'Orangerie: A Journey Through Claude Monet's Waterlilies in Paris
I'm Naïma, a Fine Artist from Normandy. Today I'm taking you with me to visit Claude Monet Waterlilies.
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Dec 15, 20243 min read


Mastering Impressionist Brushstrokes using vibrant colors
Today I would like to share with you my process on how I myself paint like an impressionist. First I would like to tell you what it means...
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Oct 22, 20242 min read


The Artistic Influence of Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild: Exploring The Rose Festival and its Inspiring Gardens to paint plein air.
Spending a day painting plein air at Villa Ephrussi, visiting the gardens and finding inspiration.
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May 5, 20242 min read


"Channeling the Spirit of French Masters (Monet, Renoir, Cézanne...), an artist way of life"
Being in the same spaces as the masters is incredibly inspiring; sensing their presence and imagining what it was like for them to paint...
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Apr 30, 20243 min read


"Spark Your Imagination: The 100 Paintings challenge"
Finding joy and boosting your creativity with an art challenge!
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Apr 24, 20242 min read


"Dive into the Beauty of Claude Monet's Garden: How It Inspires Creativity"
Hello! I’m Naïma, a professional Fine Artist based in the south of France. I create paintings inspired by feminine energy, nature, and the wild spirit. Welcome to my website, art gallery. ( Discover my latest paintings here ) How my love and passion for Monet started... Growing up not too far from Paris and especially near Giverny, I had the chance to visit Claude Monet’s home and garden at a very young age. Those places, rich in art and history, filled my wandering young mi
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Feb 11, 20243 min read


Exploring the Intriguing World of The Rossettis - Tate Britain: A Weekend in London
Exploring the Intriguing World of The Rossettis: A Closer Look at the Pre-Raphaelites and the exhibit at Tate Britain museum
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May 8, 20235 min read


How Do Rimbaud's Les Illuminations Inspire Modern Paintings?
Hello dear friends, art lovers and dreamers... I'm so excited today to announce that I'm almost close to finish my flower bouquets serie...
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Sep 30, 20223 min read
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