About Artist Mirai

Mirai is a professional artist specializing in the Chinese style of painting, using watercolours and ink to create mesmerizing works on rice paper. Her passion for this traditional art form, with its vibrant colours and unique brushes, has been the foundation of her artistic journey.

Art Workshops in Vernon-Giverny

Mirai offers painting workshops in both French and English at her studio in Vernon-Giverny, just a stone's throw from Claude Monet’s famous home in Giverny. These workshops welcome an international clientele and French students alike, providing a step-by-step approach to mastering Chinese painting techniques.

Using magical Chinese brushes, Mirai will guide you through this intricate art form, helping you harness their power and precision.

Mirai’s Artistic Journey

Born in Normandy, near Giverny, Mirai grew up inspired by the Impressionist legacy of Claude Monet. Her passion for art led her to travel the world, where she fell deeply in love with Asian art forms. For over a decade, Mirai studied under her Chinese master, Xiao Hong Li, in Paris, specializing in Chinese calligraphy and watercolour painting.

Her work bridges the worlds of East and West, blending the serenity of Asian art with the dynamism of Western landscapes. Today, she creates abstract pieces and landscapes on rice paper, evoking a sense of spaciousness, serenity, and soul-nourishing beauty.

Studio & Inspiration

Mirai’s artist studio in Vernon-Giverny offers a tranquil setting for her workshops, with views of the Seine River and the surrounding pastoral landscapes. It’s a perfect retreat for creativity and contemplation, whether you’re painting for the first time or refining your skills.

Prizes  and  Awards:

Several 1rst Prize Awards in AUVERS SUR OISE Van Gogh's Village, France

2018: Salon d'Automne in Guermantes, by Paris

2006: Salon du Grand Format, Invitée d’Honneur, Chilly-Mazarin by Paris

Selected  exhibitions:

2024: Art Visuel annual exhibition, over 300 art pieces, Vernon-Giverny 

2020 to 2023: Solo exhibit Expo au Temps Jadis, Vernon-Giverny

2021/2022: Art Visuel annual exhibition, Vernon-Giverny

2020: solo PHOTOS on large canvas CHÂTEAU DE BIZY, Vernon-Giverny

from 2008 to 2018: Salon d'Automne in Guermantes, by Paris

2013/2012: DisneylandParis in Chessy, Painting-with-the-Artist
2011,2014, 2016: Esbly Art Show
2010: Château de Ferrières en Brie Art Show
2009: Salon d'Automne de Guermantes and painting with the guests
2009: Château de Ferrières en Brie Art Show
2009: Macao Art Exhibit Exchange
2008: Giverny Fête de la Peinture, Painting Day, Normandy.
2007: OPEN ART PARIS, International Venue in Rueil Malmaison, Paris.
2006: International Exhibition, Japanese Cultural Center, Los Angeles.
2006: ASTO Art Museum, Long Beach, California.
2006: Salon du Grand Format, Invitée d’Honneur, Chilly-Mazarin by Paris.
2005: Artists to Artists, Berlin & Hambourg, Germany. Café M, St-Germain-des-Prés, Paris.
2004: Case Museum, New York.
2004: Asto Art Museum, Long Beach, California.
2004-2003-2002: Le Printemps Haussmann Department Store, Paris.
2003: Solo exhibit, La Sorbonne University, Paris.
2003: Galerie Montana, Florence, Italy. Claude Monet's Foundation in Giverny, France.
2002: Auvers sur Oise (Van Gohg's last home village in France).
2000: Salon des Indépendants, Espace Branly Tour Eiffel, Paris.