"The Protector." Painting

I am a French artist living in one of the most beautiful towns on the French Riviera — Bormes-les-Mimosas. This charming town is my endless source of inspiration. Its old streets, creative residents, romantic beaches, and exotic plants all breathe life into my paintings. Every corner and every breeze of this ancient town gives me new ideas for my artwork.

My studio is located right in the heart of the tourist route. The building itself stands out — its appearance is unique in the entire town. You can find it on Google Maps by searching: *Olga Gayol Studio, Bormes-les-Mimosas*.

I typically paint in classical, impressionist, abstract, and naïve styles. I mostly work with oil on canvas and black-and-white graphics on heavy paper.

I also have an Instagram page where you can get to know me better (/olga.gayol)

When I was five, my mother organized my first "art exhibition" for family and friends. That experience gave me a powerful push forward in the world of art and a strong belief in myself. Since then, I have been drawing passionately and seeking opportunities to exhibit my work.

Despite my extensive experience and strong artistic intuition, I’m always open to creative experiments — and they usually turn out wonderfully. I especially love creating custom pieces. With me, you’re free to dream — I’ll help bring your vision to life, because I’m a dreamer too! You can place yourself or your loved ones into an existing painting, or come up with an entirely new concept — and I’ll turn it into your dream artwork.

I also create oil portraits in a classical style, from live models or photographs. Want to feel like an aristocrat capturing your or a loved one’s image for future generations? Then this is exactly for you!

Throughout my life, I’ve completed many artistic projects:

* Designed sets and created costumes (sometimes sewing them myself) for many children’s and adult theater productions and concerts (*“Once Upon a World,” “The Foolish Girl,” “The Tale of Tsar Saltan,” “The Scene: Moscow,”* and many New Year shows in which I often performed as well).
* Illustrated books of poems and short stories by a Russian writer, and designed covers for music collections.
* Participated in many exhibitions (see my exhibition list).
* Painted commissioned portraits.
* Organized creative workshops for young children, hand-drawing and crafting activities myself.
* Created a unique interior design for my own home.